David McGuire
David McGuire

Dr David McGuire

Professor

0131 455 4453

  D.McGuire@napier.ac.uk

  

Biography

Prof. David McGuire is Professor in Human Resource Development at Edinburgh Napier University. To date, he has published two textbooks and over 30 journal articles in journals including European Journal of Training and Development, Advances in Developing Human Resources, Human Resource Development Review and Human Resource Development Quarterly. David serves as Editor of Industrial and Commercial Training and also sits on the Editorial Boards of three leading HRD journals (Human Resource Development Review, Human Resource Development Quarterly and New Horizons in Human Resource Development). He has been the recipient of a number of prestigious research awards including Scottish Crucible award, Fulbright Scholar award, Government of Ireland scholarship and a number of Emerald Literati awards. He has significant experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of HRD, managing diversity and leadership.

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Conference Organising Activity

  • Track Chair, Workplace Learning, Academy of Human Resource Development Conference
  • Conference Chair, 15th International Conference on Human Resource Development Theory and Practice Across Europe

 

Editorial Activity

  • Editorial Board Member, New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
  • Editorial Board Member, Human Resource Development Review
  • Editor-in-Chief, Industrial and Commercial Training
  • Associate Editor, Advances in Developing Human Resources
  • Editorial Board Member, Human Resource Development Quarterly
  • Book Reviews Editor, European Journal of Training and Development

 

External Examining/Validations

  • External Examiner (HR Modules)
  • External Examiner (HR Modules)
  • Chief External Examiner (HR Modules)

 

Fellowships and Awards

  • Visiting Reader, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Academy of Human Resource Development Cutting Edge Award
  • Emerald Literati Award (Highly Commended Paper)
  • Emerald Literati Award (Outstanding Reviewer)
  • Early Career Scholar Award
  • Emerald Literati Award (Highly Commended Paper)
  • Fulbright Fellowship
  • Government of Ireland Scholar

 

Invited Speaker

  • Keynote Speaker, 14th International Conference of the Asia Chapter of Academy of Human Resource Development

 

Research Degree External Examining

  • External Examiner (Masters Thesis by Research)
  • External Examiner (PhD Thesis)
  • External Examiner (Masters Thesis by Research)
  • External Examiner (PhD Thesis)

 

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Tackling social exclusion at third level: A profile of participants on access programmes

Journal Article
McGuire, D., Collins, M. L., & Garavan, T. N. (2003)
Tackling social exclusion at third level: A profile of participants on access programmes. Irish Educational Studies, 22(1), 41-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/0332331030220107
Abstract There is considerable evidence of substantial class inequalities in the education system in Ireland. Studies point to the overemphasis on academic achievement leading...

The cultural boundedness of theory and practice in HRD?

Journal Article
McGuire, D., O’Donnell, D., Garavan, T. N., Saha, S. K., & Murphy, J. (2002)
The cultural boundedness of theory and practice in HRD?. Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 25-44. https://doi.org/10.1108/13527600210797389
Argues that cultural influences may not only affect a professional’s implicit concept of what constitutes effective practice, but may also affect researchers’ explicit theorie...

Human resource development and workplace learning: emerging theoretical perspectives and organisational practices

Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., Morley, M., Gunnigle, P., & McGuire, D. (2002)
Human resource development and workplace learning: emerging theoretical perspectives and organisational practices. Journal of European industrial training, 26(2/3/4), 60-71. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590210428133
Workplace learning and HRD are considered legitimate topics for study and investigation alongside organisational strategies and practices. Considers key themes in the workplac...

Competencies and workplace learning: some reflections on the rhetoric and the reality

Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., & McGuire, D. (2001)
Competencies and workplace learning: some reflections on the rhetoric and the reality. Journal of Workplace Learning, 13(4), 144-164. https://doi.org/10.1108/13665620110391097
The use of competency frameworks as a basis for workplace learning initiatives is now relatively commonplace in organisations. This is reflected in the emphasis given to compe...

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