Foundations of Leadership Development

Oliver S. Crocco is Associate Professor in the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development (HRD) at Louisiana State University, USA. His scholarship explores global leadership development and adult learning as developmental and transformative processes in complex settings, regional and comparative human resource development, particularly in Southeast Asia, and the changing nature of work and workplace learning.

Tomika W. Greer is Associate Professor, Associate Department Chair, and Program Coordinator of HRD at the University of Houston, USA. In her research, she critically examines postsecondary education, job transitions, telework, and work-life integration with a focus on helping women and marginalized groups manage and develop thriving and sustainable careers.

Edward A. Gibbons III is Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Undergraduate Programs Coordinator in the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development (HRD) at Louisiana State University, USA. His scholarship focuses on undergraduate HRD curriculum design, curricular patterns across postsecondary programs, and the strategic differentiation of HRD education in the United States. At LSU, Dr. Gibbons teaches undergraduate and graduate courses focused on human resource development, leadership development, organizational analysis, and performance improvement.