Towards Organisational Learning: The Role of Experiential Learning and Transfer of Learning in the Development of Learning Organizations

Organisational Learning (OL), Experiential Learning (EL), Transfer of Learning (ToL), Learning Organisation (LO), Mediation, Moderation

This study investigates the interplay between Organisational Learning (OL), Experiential Learning (EL), and Transfer of Learning (ToL) in shaping the development of Learning Organisations (LO). Drawing on a cross-sectional survey of 470 professionals across diverse Indian organisations, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to assess direct, mediating, and moderating relationships among the constructs. Results confirmed a strong direct effect of OL on LO and identified EL as a significant partial mediator. Contrary to expectations, ToL did not moderate the OL–LO relationship but showed a significant independent effect on LO. These findings highlight the importance of embedding experiential mechanisms and transfer-enhancing environments to foster sustainable learning cultures. The study contributes to the refinement of learning organisation theory and offers practical strategies for training effectiveness and organisational adaptability.