Action Learning

Overview

Action learning is an approach to manager development and organisational improvement that typically involves a learning project approach. Project teams are developed to create real organisational improvement and are supported in their learning and actions by structures and processes that create an environment of collaboration and innovation.

Action learning is used world-wide in the private and public sectors to implement strategy and deliver organisational goals.

Our Services

• Collaborative design of action learning processes and programs to achieve organisational strategy and goals
• Facilitation of action learning programs and project teams
• Mentoring of organisational development staff in the design, conduct and evaluation of an action learning program
• Advice on the design of action learning interventions
• Public and in-house courses on the design of action learning programs

Our Approach

Our approach to action learning program design recognises the critical importance of focusing organisational interventions on achieving business strategy and organisational goals. It also builds a culture of collaboration and innovation. We focus on collaborative design and development, clear accountabilities and strategies for diffusion of innovations. We recognise the systemic nature of organisations and action learning and build in linkages so that senior executives support and engage their staff in processes of organisational improvement. Clients appreciate our ability to deliver organisational results while simultaneously developing the managers and staff involved. Fundamentally, it achieves learning through action and reflection on outcomes, be they intended and unintended.