Action Learning
What it is
Action learning is a learning/educational process where the participants reflect/study their own actions and experience in order to improve performance and their contribution to the organization. This concept is close to learning-by-doing and teaching through examples and repetitions.
Action learning is done with others, in groups of small and large. It is particularly applicable for adults, as it enables each person to reflect on and review the action they have taken and the learning points arising. This should then guide future action and improve performance.
Action Learning is used to tackle a strategic business issue, make recommendations to more senior decision-makers. Action Learning works as a talent management process and is established for selecting, assessing, and developing top performers to achieve new levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Application of Action Learning
Action Learning is best applied and adapted when faced with issues of:
Cross-organizational and cross-functional collaboration;
☆ Examination of large strategic issues from or by a fresh set of eyes;
☆ Solving chronic problems with different ways;
☆ Developing executives in leading and participating in teams;
☆ Improving high-potential employees' retention of knowledge/talent.
☆ And issues involves groups of people and changes….
Action Learning Projects (ALP)
ALP is a Project of privilege for those who intend to be major contributors to the future growth and success of their organization. ALP is designed to light the intellectual capability of the management, to instill a burst of energy in participants to learn and seek the best in their professional performance. ALP will fuel the drive for excellence in leadership with the intent of accelerating the business performance.
ALP takes the critical behaviors required to achieve superior results in managing people and driving the business to new heights. Each participant in ALP receives significant learning opportunities, valuable resource materials and the discipline to achieve notable outcomes by providing a personal skills coach.
Upon completion of ALP, the managers will execute critical leadership skills and behaviors with exceptional finesse.
Seven Major phases in Action Learning Projects:
1.Kick off/Focusing (hyperlink..)
2.Proto-typing/Experiencing
3.Reflecting/insights
4.Thinking/wisdom
5.Modifying/Scaling
6.Practicing/Installation
7. Integrating/New System