Action Learning in Practice

  • Action Learning is a simple and powerful way for individuals to learn from each other. Working collaboratively with a group of no more than 8 people who meet up regularly, the group support each other to work through work place problems and challenges. Using a coaching and mentoring style the group learn from each other and bring fresh insight into the discussion. These sessions can produce amazing results and a long-lasting supportive network that can last for many years.  These sessions are often self-facilitated and require the strength and maturity of the group to make sure the sessions are goal-focused and not used as a means to express frustrations with no successful outcome in mind.

    This training is aimed at anyone who is either:

    • Part of an existing Action Learning group and would like the whole group to learn how to improve and refine their Action Learning Sets
    • Has responsibility for facilitating an action learning group and is looking for tools and techniques to improve skills and understanding
    • Would like to learn more about Action Learning and facilitating a group in the future

    Programme Outline

    A practical and experiential workshop with the aim of developing facilitation skills and further understanding of how to get the very best from an Action Learning Set.

    On completion of this course learners will:

    • Know what Action Learning is, its origins, and new ways of working
    • Learn the fundamental rules and expectations of Action Learning Sets
    • Gain skills and knowledge in setting up and facilitating an Action Learning Set
    • Have developed and practiced questioning and listening skills to help others find their own solutions to issues and problems.
    • Have practiced facilitating an Action Learning Set

    Course structure

    • One day of blended learning training and practice
    • Optional and recommended half-day review following an action learning set

    Added value

    For a small additional fee, this course can be accredited through The Institute of Leadership and Management.