At the Centre for Social Impact he leads the applied research program on ‘Learning for Purpose’ to inform capacity building and workforce development for the Not-for-Profit sector. In his research Ramon draws on human psychology and organisational management to understand and improve the multiple forms of formal and informal work learning. This involves the evaluation and redesign of professional development programs, the transfer of training to the job, and identifying barriers and enablers for gaining and sustaining the key competencies required for social change.