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Learning that yields strategically valuable knowledge is vital to an organisation's progress towards its strategic goals. In an increasingly turbulent environment, all types of knowledge have value; the development of knowledge must therefore be a responsibility shared by all organisational members, including human resource development professionals. A literature review across three related fields points to the importance of an integrative approach to learning and knowledge processes in an organisation, if they are to aid strategic progress. It suggests the particular importance of corporate vision, of organisational context and of management action, and also indicates some roles and tasks for human resource development (HRD) professionals.