It is hoped that the book would be highly useful for HR professionals in developing conceptual clarity as well as in catering to the needs of corporate houses more effectively. The book exlores the role of HRD in changing times the way HRD practices can be structured in Business Houses the extent to which implementation of HRD practices can lead to development of completencies in people changing role of HR Manager, Stress and HRD, Emerging trends in HR, Learning Organizations, Individual Effectiveness and HRD, Talent Management etc and various other topics that may be of interest to HR professionals. About the Author Dr. Deepak Sharma is a Human Resource Development Professionals having 12 years of experience as a Consultant, Trainer and Faculty Member. Presently he is working as Associate Professor and Dean Academics with Shivalik Institute of Management and Computer Applications, Allahabad (which is providing an MBA Programme Affiliated to GBTU and approved by AICTE). He is also associated with Techno Institute of Management Sciences, Lucknow (which is providing an AICTE approved PGDM Programme) as Academic Advisor. He completed his Master\'s in Human Resource Development & Management from University of Allahabad and D.Phil in HRD from Motilal Nehru Institute of Research and Business Administration, University of Allahabad (A Central University). His D.Phil in HRD was on topic \'Talent Development in Educational Institutions\' in which he has worked on Talent Development Practices prevailing in educational institutions upto 10 2 level. He has provided consultancy services to various organizations (both Industrial Houses and Educational Institutions) in the areas of Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Performance Management, Job Satisfaction, and Industrial Relations. He has authored two books one entitled \'Human Resouce Development in schools\' and the other entitled \'Human Resource Development.\' Table of Contents The Strategic Role of Human Resource Management Impact of Globalization on Managerial Competencies Learning Organizations and HRD Talent Management: An Integrated Process for Organizational Success Changing Role of HR Manager Emotional Intelligence and HRD Individual Effectiveness and HRD Effective Leadership HRD and Stress Management HRD and Creativity Quality and Work Life Managing HR in Turbulent Times Case: Dinesh Goswami and Glamour Footwear