Human Resource Development in Asia:
Capitalizing Human Expertise for Greater
Innovation & Creativity
10th International Conference of the Academy of HRD (Asia Chapter)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
December 3 – 6, 2011
(Pre-conference of Workshops: December 3 – 4, 2011)
CALL FOR PAPERS (Deadline Extended!)
The Asia Chapter of the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD), the top global
scholarly organization in the field of HRD, cordially invites scholarly and applied research
papers for its 10th International Conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from
December 3 to 6, 2011. The conference will be hosted by Universiti Putra Malaysia in
collaboration with the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD), and with
assistance of International Islamic University of Malaysia. The goal of the conference is to
bring together scholars and practitioners in the field of HRD and other relevant disciplines.
Beside HRD, scholars and practitioners from the areas of HRM, Management, Education,
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Economics and other fields of social
sciences will also be attending the conference. It will also be an effective platform for
networking through professional interactions among scholars and practitioners coming from
around the globe.
Based on the experiences of the past nine successful Asian HRD Conferences, the
participants of this conference are expected to come from all over Asia, as well as from USA,
Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and South America. The theme of this year’s
conference is: Capitalizing Human Expertise for Greater Innovation and Creativity. The
“Innovation and Creativity” perspective forms an important pillar towards achieving the
millennium development goals of countries in Asia and beyond. Based on this perspective,
the strategies for accelerating socio-economic growth and development of countries through
HRD initiatives necessitate new mechanisms in updating knowledge for innovative products
and services as well as for creative technologies that will affect the wellbeing of individuals,
organizations and society.
The theme of this conference reflects the significance of contemporary research issues, and
the conference is expected to draw large group of scholars and practitioners who are
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interested in HRD policies, strategies, and practices as well as from other fields that are
relevant to the conference theme. The conference will bring scholarly papers based on
empirical research, conceptual analyses, and experience-based observations from various
parts of the world. Participants will have opportunities for extensive networking with scholars
and professionals with diverse backgrounds from various organizations representing many
disciplines. Participants will also have the chance to gain insights about the Malaysian human
resource development strategies against the backdrop of the country’s rich history and sociocultural diversity.
Submissions
Scholars, practitioners, consultants, and policy-makers interested in HRD (and relevant
fields) are invited to submit manuscripts & proposals relevant to the following topical areas:
Suggested Streams of Submissions
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Innovation and Creativity in HRD
Sustainable Development & HRD
HRD Theories & Practices relevant to Asian & Malaysian contexts
Performance & Career Development
Training & Organization Development
Learning & Performance Development
Decent Work & Quality of Work Life
Values, Politics, Power, Ethics & HRD
Leadership & HRD
Talent Development, Engagement & Retention
Social Networking & HRD
Community Resource Development
Gender, Ethnicity, Diversity & HRD
Spirituality, Religiosity & HRD
National HRD Policies & Strategies
Global & Cross-Cultural HRD
Emerging Issues in HRD
Others relevant issues covering the areas of HRM, Management, Education,
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Economics and other fields of
social sciences.
If you feel your contribution does not fit into any of the above category, you are welcome to
make your submission in the last listed category.
Types of Submissions
Submissions should be made in one or more of the following categories, and all submissions
will be subjected to peer review process:
 Refereed Papers (full papers): Should be submitted as a full publishable manuscript
with empirical findings, or conceptual/qualitative research articles. After acceptance,
the full refereed papers should be formatted properly with no more than 6,000 words.
All accepted papers will be published in the refereed conference Proceedings
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book/CD. The best papers awards will be given from the accepted papers of this
category only.
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Work-in-Progress Papers: Please submit an extended summary of your
proposal/paper in no more than 3,000 words. These papers will be scheduled for
presentation, and the abstracts will be included in the conference program. Work-inprogress (WIP) papers could be proposed conceptual framework based on extensive
literature reviews, or research in progress papers with partial results. Based on review
reports, the Editors may identify some papers for the WIP category, although the
papers were submitted for the refereed category.
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Practice Workshops: Interested professionals and institutions (research institutes,
companies, consulting agencies, etc.) may organize a pre-conference workshop to
demonstrate examples of good HRD practice. Please submit a proposal/outline of
such workshop within 3,000 words. Proposals should have significant learning
potential, must be based on sound theory and research, and should not aim at publicity
or any commercial benefits. A brief CV of the workshop leader should be attached.
Formatting Requirements
All submissions are required to include the following information in a separate cover page:
 Title of paper, Name of the authors(s), Organization affiliation, and Positions(s)
 Address (surface mail), E-mail address, contact numbers (Telephone, Fax)
 Submission type: (a) full refereed paper, (b) work-in-progress paper, or (c) practice
workshop proposal
 Stream of submission
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Please remove all identification information about authors and institutions after the
cover page, before making final submission. All submissions must strictly follow the
APA style guidelines (5th/6th edition) & other requirements posted at the website.
Details
on
formatting are
available
at
the
conference
website:
http://www.hrdupm.upm.edu.my, and at the Asian Conference link of the AHRD
website: http://www.ahrd.org.
Submission Procedures
Submission Dates (Extended):
 Full Manuscripts submission deadline: September 9, 2011
 Authors notified of acceptance decisions: by October10, 2011
 Revised camera-ready submission deadline: October 30, 2011
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Submission Process:
All manuscripts are to be submitted through e-mails as Word file attachments to:
hrdupm@gmail.com, or through: http://www.hrdupm.upm.edu.my
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Registration
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At least one author for each accepted submission must register for the conference by
September 30, 2011, in order for the submission to be included in the conference
program and proceedings. The registration form will be available at the conference
website: http://www.hrdupm.upm.edu.my
Participants are requested to register in advance either by submitting registration online (ON-LINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM) at http://www.hrdupm.upm.edu.my, or
mail, fax, or e-mailing a completed Registration Form to the Conference Secretariat.
Conference Secretariat Information:
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Mailing address:
AHRD2011 Conference Secretariat
Department of Professional Development & Continuing Education
Faculty of Educational Studies
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
43400 Serdang, Selangor, MALAYSIA.
Tel: +603-89468236
Fax: +603-89450455
E-mail: hrdupm@gmail.com
Conference Registration Fees:
Registration:
Early Bird*
(before September 30, 2011)
Regular Registration
(After September 30, 2011)
Full-time Student Rate**
AHRD Member
520 MYR (US $170)
Non-AHRD Member
700 MYR (US $230)
630 MYR (US $210)
800 MYR (US $265)
350 MYR (US $115)
450 MYR (US $150)
* Early bird: Completed registration form & payments received by September 30, 2011.
** Must be currently enrolled in academic programs, and certified by Program Head or
Advisor.
- Fees might be adjusted upon the currency exchange rate changes (1.00 USD ~ 3.05 MYR)
- Bank Transfer Fee is not included.
Conference registration fee covers opening reception (December 5), conference program and
proceedings (CD), two lunches, coffee breaks/refreshments (December 5 & 6), and the
concluding dinner (December 6).
Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Fees:
December 3, 2011 (Full-day):
December 4, 2011
(Half-day, Afternoon : Tour):
OR
December 4, 2011 (Full-day):
AHRD Member
225 MYR(US $75)
Non-AHRD Member
410 MYR (US $135)
135 MYR (US $45)
250 MYR (US $80)
225 MYR(US $75)
410 MYR (US $135)
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Conference Venue & Accommodations
Conference Venue:
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(formerly known as Hotel Nikko)
Hotel Website:
www.intercontinental.com
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/kualalumpur
Address:
165 Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
G.P.O. Box 22395
E-mail: norman.mahmud@intercontinental-kl.com.my
Tel: +60 3 2161 1111
Fax: +60 3 2161 1122
H/P: +60 12 331 3453
Direct Tel: +60 3 2782 6318
Direct Fax: +60 3 2710 8067
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Alternative Accommodations:
1. Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hotel Website:
http://www.corushotelkl.com/
Address:
Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
G.P.O. Box 22395
E-mails: enquiries@corushotelkl.com ; reservations@corushotelkl.com
Tel: (603)2161-8888
Fax: (603)2161-2393
Toll-Free: 1-800-88-0888
2. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Hotel Website:
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/kualalumpur/shangrila
Address:
11 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
E-mail: slkl@shangri-la.com
Tel: (603) 2032 2388
Fax: (603) 2070 1514
Toll-Free: 1-300-88-7388
(Please check the hotel website for room types, & contact the hotel management for conference
delegate special rates)
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Conference Leaders:
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Conference CEO & AHRD Asia Chapter Coordinator:
Dr. AAhad M. Osman-Gani
Professor of HRD & International Management
Department of Business Administration
Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences
IIUM University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603-6196-4753 / 4758
Fax: +603-6196-4644
E-mail: aosmangani@gmail.com
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Conference Site Chair & Program Co-Chair:
Dr. Maimunah Ismail
Professor of Extension Education and HRD
Department of Professional Development & Continuing Education
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Tel: +603-89468236
Fax: +603-89450455
E-mail: mismail@educ.upm.edu.my, hrdupm@gmail.com
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Dr. Mohammed Sulaiman
Professor & Head of Business Administration
Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences
International Islamic University Malaysia
Tel: +603 6196 4758
Fax: +603 6196 4744
E-mail: sulaimanm@iium.edu.my
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International COO of AHRD:
Mr. Darren Short
Director, Global Learning & Development
Avanade Inc., USA.
E-mail: darren.short@avanade.com
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Head of Conference Secretariat
Dr. Roziah Mohd Rasdi
Senior Lecturer
Department of Professional Development & Continuing Education
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Tel: +603-8946 7922
Fax: +603-8945 0455
E-mail: roziah_m@putra.upm.edu.my , hrdupm@gmail.com
For specific questions about the Conference, please contact: hrdupm@gmail.com
For detailed information on key events of the conference, please check the conference
website: http://www.hrdupm.upm.edu.my
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