Is learning the key to organizational competitiveness? This article challenges the view that learning alone is a panacea for organizational issues. It examines the intricate relationships between learning, education, training, and development. These elements are often treated as isolated processes, but this article aims to provide a re-conceptualization that strengthens their interaction and impact. By proposing a holographic perspective, the author provides a new understanding of these relationships. This framework supports the interaction of learning, education, training, and development. It also draws closer connections between individual, organizational, and governmental practices. Such a holistic view may help organizations achieve goals more successfully. The practical ramifications of the holographic perspective are discussed, particularly for the SME sector. This article offers valuable insights for improving organizational practices and fostering a more integrated approach to learning and development. The main implications of the holographic perspective and its practical ramifications, particularly for the sme sector, are discussed at the end of the paper.
Published in Education + Training, this article fits directly within the journal's scope. By exploring the relationships between learning, education, training, and development, it addresses core issues in human resource development and organizational learning, which are central to the journal's focus.