Action Learning

Learning
Wow! Dr Michael Marquardt is an undisputed king of Action Learning.  Recently he took a group of us through the process and theory behind conducting Action Learning and it was brilliant. I learned even more about the technique and found my skills grew over the time we spent together. Action Learning is a deceptively simple technique that is way more than just asking questions. It comprises a methodology which underpins the learning content and application of the learning.  When do you use Action Learning? Ideally when there is a problem to solve which has some immediacy or import. What's so special about it? It's real-time learning and skill enhancement. The use of a Coach through the process is critical to ensure the session doesn't turn into a general discussion or…
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Action Learning

Learning
In my role as President of the NSW Division of the Australian Institute of Training & Development, I am involved in the wide array of learning that takes lace in the adult world, especially at work. I stumbled upon this short paper by Bob Dick and have reproduced it here as it makes quite clear what Action Learning / Research is about. It's an area which is gaining favour these days especially after the visit by Michael Marquardt.  (more…)
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