Action Learning Sets

Action Learning is an approach to solving real problems that involves taking action and reflecting upon the results.  The learning helps improve the problem-solving process as well as the solutions the team develops.  Put simply, it is about getting things done.

Because Action Learning has been demonstrated to be very effective in developing individual leadership and team problem solving skills (Leonard and Marquardt, 2010), it was been used extensively in corporate and organisational leadership development programs.

Because complex problems require many skills, individual team members can develop a customised learning agenda for themselves. This strategy is quite different from the “one size fits all” curriculum that is characteristic of many training and development programs.

This one day course will introduce you to the concepts and practicalities of setting up an Action Learning Set, including looking at the skills that will make it more effective.  There will be time to hold an Action Learning Set, so participants need to be prepared to share a work ‘problem/issue’ that they can work on.  The set will be fully facilitated and learning will continue through experience and reflecting on experience.