“When learning is as fast as (or faster than) that of change, the organism is likely to adapt, to survive and even grow” Professor Reg Revans, pioneer of Action Learning

In times of limited resources it enables people to engage in onsite learning saving time away from work.

What is ‘Action Learning’?

• It is a form of self directed research & learning regarding business issues
• starts with the premise that we hold talents and strengths appropriate to our position
• recognises that adults learn most effectively by engaging their current reality of work challenges through a facilitated process of dialogue, insightful questions and reflection with peers
• participant led, people take ownership and responsibility for both their learning and subsequent action in the work place.
• a group or ‘set’ led by an experienced facilitator, whose purpose is develop and deepen personal insight into business challenges thereby increase effective decision making, raise performance and increase work satisfaction

What types of programmes can be run?

Programmes may be run ‘in-company’ (where people from one organisation attend, though they may be spread across the country), or may be ‘cross sector’ (where participants are from different companies and organisations).

Where is Action Learning useful?

• Where culture change knowledge is changing rapidly
• Where practice leads to theory
• Applying a body of knowledge to problems
• Applying processes & concepts for thinking and learning
• Where the stock of uncontested knowledge is small

How do Action Learning ‘sets’ operate?

Sets are usually made up of 6 participants from across the organisation, along with an experienced facilitator. The facilitators role is: to work with the group to establish and maintain group agreements, tasks and processes; to enable participants to reflect on what (& how) they have learned, model insightful questioning, to offer occasional suggestions or educational inputs on ways forward if requested by the set. Meeting monthly, with each set meeting lasting up to 3 hours. Share joint accountability for the investment of resources for the business outcomes.

If you are committed to bringing your people together who recognise their strengths, are willing to share business challenges and want to invest in creating great solutions then contact us now for a conversation about how Action Learning can work for your company.