David M. Kopp

David M(arshall) Kopp (born November 12, 1965 in Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York) is an associate professor and department chair of Human Resource Development (HRD) at Barry University located in Miami Shores, Florida; Kopp also consults and writes in the areas of organizational development, performance improvement, training and adult education. He obtained his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Louisville in 1987, his M.B.A. from the University of Orlando in 1998, and his Ph.D. in Human Resource Development from Barry University in 2001. Kopp formulated a theoretical framework that described how differences in self-directed learning ability could engender conflict between individuals in a dyad (sociology); he specifically illustrated this with a case study of John Lennon and Paul McCartney within The Beatles. Kopp is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) with the American Society for Training & Development and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) with the Society of Human Resource Management; he has been a consultant for various organizations, including the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando, Lucent Technologies, the United States Army, and Miami Dade Public Schools.

[edit] Selected Bibliography

Kopp, D.M. (2007). Rosie the riveter: A training perspective. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 18 (4), 589-597.
Kopp, D.M. (2006). Trainer self-loathing? Human Resource Development Quarterly, 17(3), 351-357.
Kopp, D.M. (2005). Effective CDE, ineffective CDE: What’s the difference? The Diabetes Educator, 31, 641-647.
Kopp, D.M. (2003). Linking differences in self-directed learning to dyadic conflict: An instrumental case study of John Lennon and Paul McCartney within the Beatles. In H.B. Long & Associates (Ed.), Current developments in e-learning and self-directed learning (pp. 56-74). Boynton Beach, FL: Motorola University.

Kopp, D.M. (2005, April, 25). Use expectancy theory to motivate people, Business First, p. 26.

Kopp, D.M. (2004, February, 2). Get their attention, and then they'll listen, Business First, p. 16.

Kopp, D.M. (2004, January, 5). How to make your presentation count, Orlando Business Journal, p. 23.

Kopp, D.M. (2003, November, 24). Make better business decisions, Orlando Business Journal, p. 6.

Kopp, D.M. (2000, April, 24). Have you sharpened your questioning skills?, Business First, p. 13-14.

Kopp, D.M. (1999, October, 20). Dinner with Yoko: Reflecting on Yoko Ono's leadership, Orlando Business Journal, p. 35.