George P Boulden

Applications of Action Learning George P Boulden

Applications of ALAction Learning is the brain-child of Professor Reginald (Reg) Revans. Revans believed that management was a practical subject carried out by practical people in the real world of work, not an academic subject to be taught by University Professors who had no experience of the real world of work. Action learning uses the participant's actual job to identify and satisfy real learning needs; the specific Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Behaviour appropriate to the situation. Unlike training It provides a 'holistic' framework through which all four aspects of our behavioural 'package' are objectively assessed by the facilitator and 'comrades in adversity' to help participants identify the things they need to change to be successful. These needs once identified are met through a development programme created and monitored with the help and support of the facilitator and colleagues in the set. This book;1. Explains the philosophy of Action Learning2. Describes the various models and their application. 3. Provides an objective analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the various options4. Examines how Action Learning can help in today's world to develop organisations and their people.5. Offers reference information for those who would like to learn more. Note. Whilst Reg's focus for Action Learning was on management development this process is equally applicable to any personal or organisational development need. We hope you will find this book useful and are happy to help interested readers with further information or advice on specific programme design and management.