The Handbook of Action Learning (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

Description

Action learning is one of the most prominent individual and organizational development approaches used in all parts of the world, including over seventy member states of the United Nations. From early beginnings in the 1970s it has been adopted in private, public and third sector organizations and has produced several variations. Used for leadership and management development, to support team working and problem-solving, and to encourage creative thinking, it can help to develop and enhance learning capacity for individuals and organizations.

Applied as a discrete activity focused on a priority need or on new or changed roles; as a linkage between more formal programs and the workplace or blended with other elements in a program, this book distils current and previous practice and theory to provide an up-to-date guide to action learning. The book will provide readers with an understanding of action learning, including the major elements, the choice of issues, the key skills, the role of the facilitator and applications organization-wide. It will address such important aspects as how action learning can adapt to different national and regional cultures and how it can be evaluated. It will also offer a range of resources for further and deeper understanding.