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Action learning

 

 

Principles, practice, resources

Price: £19.95
ISBN: 1-904235-55-7

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It is well established that “learning is increased when we are asked questions and reflect on what we did;
when we are given time and space to address problems, when we can see results, when we are allowed to
take risks, when we are encouraged and supported.” Learning in small groups, or teams, or sets provides
the very basis for more systematic support and in this handbook John Edmonstone provides a compelling
case for the use of Action Learning as the basis for organisational change and development, i.e. to make
things happen; to help individuals learn how to learn through collaborative efforts as well as to help build
a learning organisation.

Part 1 deals with the principles of:
• What is action learning and what it is not
• Action learning and traditional learning
• Action Learning; the core ideas.

Part 2 deals with the Practices [tools and techniques] of Action Learning and addresses a number of
themes on preparing for action learning, problems, projects, topics and issues, the use and ways of
running of Action Learning Sets [ALS], key skills, facilitation of ALS and evaluation of impact.
Part 3 provides a wealth of resources, templates and exercises that can be customised and adopted to suit
the need of emerging Action Learning Sets.

The handbook is an invaluable resource for small teams intending to adopt the use of Action Learning
Sets across sectors.

John Edmonstone is a leadership, management and organisation development who works in
the NHS, local and central government and the author of several books on organisational change and
development.

 

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