Dr. Julian Decius, together with Prof. Dr. Simone Kauffeld (Technische Universität Braunschweig) and Prof. Dr. Carolin Graßmann (VICTORIA University), has guest-edited a Special Issue in the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology (IF = 4.0).

The Special Issue, titled “Learning and transfer in organizations: How it works and can be supported" explores key questions on the promotion and implementation of learning and knowledge transfer in organizational contexts. In an increasingly dynamic work environment, the development of competencies and their practical application are becoming ever more critical.

The nine contributions in this Special Issue examine different learning approaches, including formal, informal, and self-regulated learning, as well as the role of leadership, social support, and organizational structures in facilitating knowledge transfer. Additionally, new methodological approaches and empirical findings on the effectiveness of learning and transfer processes are presented.

The Editorial, written by the guest editors, provides an overview of the key topics covered in the Special Issue. It highlights the methodological diversity of the included studies, which utilize quantitative, qualitative, network analysis, and review-based approaches to generate new insights into learning and transfer. Finally, the Editorial outlines a research agenda advocating for a holistic perspective on various learning forms, discussing the role of artificial intelligence in fostering sustainable learning processes, and linking individual learning pathways to organizational transformation.

The Editorial is freely available here.