... knowledge sharing, adaptability and organizational resilience in volatile contexts, moving beyond dominant owner-manager-centric accounts of SME learning. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative interpretive design, the study draws on semi-structured interviews and focus groups with employees...

... that support informal learning. Originality/value The paper advances research by conceptualising learning-oriented leadership in SMEs under volatile conditions. It integrates leadership, workplace learning and agility perspectives into a novel framework that highlights the distinctive conditions of small...