10/08/2014
Action Learning in Asia
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Action Learning in Asia
I am just returning from spending nearly 3 weeks in Asia consulting, training, and presenting at the 2014 Asia Forum hosted by Paulina Chu and WIAL-Taiwan. As always, I have come away with new perspectives and insights after spending an extended period of time in a different culture and region of the globe. Here are some thoughts that occur to me as I wend my way home to Washington, DC, and the USA. [ 682 more words. ]
09/09/2014
Creating and Action Learning System http://wp.me/p3GrBm-xb
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Organizational leaders do not need to know how to coach action learning teams. But, leaders must know how to lead, plan, and manage complex action learning projects. That is, they must understand what goes into designing and operating action learning systems. Leaders often authorize large action learning projects after they see and evaluate the value of an in-house pilot test where an action learning team develops a recommendation for a viable solution to a pressing, unprecedented, complex organizational problem. [ 212 more words. ]
08/16/2014
Learn how to plan and manage complex Action Learning projects
Learn how to plan and manage complex Action Learning projects http://wp.me/p3GrBm-wU
Learn how to plan and manage complex Action Learning projects
It is one thing to master the requisite skill set for effectively coaching an Action Learning team. It is quite another to master and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to plan, implement, and manage a project involving a number of… [ 388 more words. ]
08/04/2014
Great Solutions via Action Learning – Skip Leonard, PhD http://wp.me/p3GrBm-v1
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Great solutions via Action Learning
04/14/2014
Nothing found for 1814
Carter McNamara (Authenticity Consulting, LLC) started a discussion recently challenging AL coaches… http://wp.me/s3GrBm-1814
Nothing found for 1814
Carter McNamara (Authenticity Consulting, LLC) started a discussion recently challenging AL coaches and practitioners to define AL. The discussion so far defines AL as a facilitated, self-managed group process that promotes the learning that is necessary… [ 531 more words. ]
03/27/2014
Action Learning in Asia
Action Learning in Asia http://wp.me/p3GrBm-sP
Action Learning in Asia
I am just returning from spending nearly 3 weeks in Asia consulting, training, and presenting at the 2014 Asia Forum hosted by Paulina Chu and WIAL-Taiwan. As always, I have come away with new perspectives and insights after spending an extended period… [ 729 more words. ]
03/13/2014
Action Learning Coaches as Organizational Change Agents
Action Learning Coaches as Organizational Change Agents http://wp.me/p3GrBm-sG
Action Learning Coaches as Organizational Change Agents
I frequently mention during my training and coaching work that Action Learning (AL) is a very powerful method for bringing about large system changes. I also describe AL as one of the most effective Organizational Development (OD) strategies available for… [ 224 more words. ]
12/16/2013
What is the difference between developmental and applied Action Learning?
What is the difference between developmental and applied Action Learning? http://wp.me/p3GrBm-sl
What is the difference between developmental and applied Action Learning?
Originally, the purpose of Action Learning was to develop highly effective and creative solutions to very complex problems. The process involved involving teams of individuals with diverse skills, backgrounds, and interests in a unique problem-solving… [ 425 more words. ]
11/19/2013
Positioning AL for Success - It’s all in the set up
Positioning AL for Success - It’s all in the set up http://wp.me/p3GrBm-rH
Positioning AL for Success - It’s all in the set up
What makes Action Learning successful? In my experience how the Action Learning project or program is set up from the very beginning determines to a large extent how successful that program will be. One of the most critical elements is … Continue…
10/22/2013
When a Group is not a Team
When a Group is not a Team
When a Group is not a Team
In contracting for applied action learning coaching, we often assume that when we employ the term, team, we all understand it’s meaning the same way. However, I had an experience that illuminated at least one alternative conceptualization that, had I ……
09/17/2013
Final Preparations for the Advanced Training Program for Action Learning Coaches
Final Preparations for the Advanced Training Program for Action Learning Coaches
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Our Advanced Training for Action Learning Coaches course will begin two weeks from today. As we anticipated, we have full enrollment (please contact me at 703/ 880-4915 to discuss waiting list status). Here is what we have in store for … Continue reading →
08/26/2013
Making Decisions in Action Learning Teams
Making Decisions in Action Learning Teams
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Decisions that are made with the active involvement and participation of all Action Learning Team Members usually result in their enhanced emotional investment in and heightened commitment to support those decisions – and their ex*****on. By participation…
08/12/2013
A Case for Action Learning
A Case for Action Learning
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Organizational systems and subsystems deliver various products to their various customers or consumers. Products include both goods and services. Consumers could be external to the organization as recipients of the organization’s outputs or internal as…
08/02/2013
Action Learning in Canada
Action Learning in Canada
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This morning, I had a conversation with Phil Cohen, who is heading up the World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL) affiliate in Canada, about his programs for developing Action Learning (AL) capacity in Canada. If you are in Canada and looking ……
07/30/2013
Training Action Learning Coaches
Training Action Learning Coaches
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In recent months, I have been fairly active in several of the LinkedIn groups that focus on Action Learning (International Foundation for Action Learning and the Action Learning Forum). Some of the discussions focus on very practical issues such as the ……
07/16/2013
The Role of the Coach in "Hybrid" Action Learning Models
The Role of the Coach in "Hybrid" Action Learning Models
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In recent days, I have been participating in a lively discussion through the IFAL LinkedIn group. The discussion was initiated by interest in Action Learning (AL) approaches that included experiential exercises led by the coach and the discussion led to ……
07/09/2013
7 Ways that Action Learning Develops Judgment
7 Ways that Action Learning Develops Judgment
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A number of researchers and authors have discussed how Action Learning develops a variety of leadership skills (these results are summarizes in one of my articles, ”The Evidence for the Effectiveness of Action Learning,” that can be downloaded from Our…
06/27/2013
Action Learning - The Role of the Action Learning Team Coach b
Action Learning - The Role of the Action Learning Team Coach b
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In my last blog, I described how Action Learning becomes a much more complicated process after the initial session(s). Before discussing how subsequent sessions differ from the first session, however, I need to explain more about the process of Action ……
06/27/2013
Action Learning and the Role of the Action Learning Team Coach
Action Learning and the Role of the Action Learning Team Coach
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In my last blog, I described how Action Learning becomes a much more complicated process after the initial session(s). Before discussing how subsequent sessions differ from the first session, however, I need to explain more about the process of Action ……
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