Kenneth R Bartlett

Dr. Kenneth R Bartlett is a Professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on Human Resource Development, leadership studies, and workforce planning in both public and private sectors.

• PhD from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Research interests include:

• Human Resource Development
• Leadership Development
• Higher Education Leadership
• Tourism Employment and HR Planning

Recent research trends show engagement with:

• Historical narratives in HRD
• Leadership behavior analysis through cultural artifacts
• Team creativity dynamics
• Work-leisure integration
• Strategic workforce planning

Current grants include:

• MnDOT Workforce Development Research (2025-2026)
• Strategic Workforce Planning for Minnesota Agencies (2023-2024)
• Transportation Workforce Development Strategies (2018-2021)