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Robert Frans Poell is a Full Professor at Tilburg University in the Department of Human Resource Studies within the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. His office is located in room S 518 of the Simon Building at Prof. Cobbenhagenlaan 225 in Tilburg, Netherlands. With an extensive publication record spanning over three decades and 323 research outputs, Professor Poell has established himself as a leading scholar in Human Resource Development.
Professor Poell's primary research focus is in Human Resource Development (HRD), encompassing all aspects of learning, training, education, development, and change in organizations and their employees. His specific expertise lies in the organization of learning in the workplace and the strategies used by employees, managers, and HRD professionals. His work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals. His research spans diverse areas including Workplace Learning, Organizational Learning, Professional Development, Learning Organizations, Human Resource Management, Power in Organizations, Innovation, and Organizational Change.
Based on his recent publications, Professor Poell's research demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of learning theories in workplace settings. His work examines how individuals and organizations facilitate learning and development, with particular attention to measurement instruments (like the Workplace-Learning Structures Questionnaire), coaching scholarship, doctoral education in professional contexts, performance support systems (particularly in specialized fields like police work), inclusive leadership development, and cultural approaches to HRD that move beyond Western perspectives. His research often employs qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, with a strong emphasis on practical implications for organizations.
Professor Poell has been actively involved in editorial work, serving as an editor for special issues in journals including Frontiers in Psychology (2023-2024), Human Resource Development International (2023-2024), and The Journal of Workplace Learning (2018). His academic contributions extend to presenting at conferences and participating in collaborative research projects, such as the development of models for solo self-employed career development. He also serves on the Board of Stichting Opleidingskunde FCE since January 2024, demonstrating his commitment to applying academic knowledge to practical educational contexts.
