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Action Learning
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Action Learning is an excellent learning and development tool for professional people who want to work in a small group to learn from other professionals, either within their own organisation or with others from different industries/sectors. The group comprises 5- 6 people. My role is to facilitate Action Learning groups, and mostly I am commissioned in by an organisation that is working with people from different industries, or working with business owners from a similar industry. If you want to find out more about Action Learning and how it works then please see ‘An Introduction to Action Learning’ below. |
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| The Details | ||||||||||||||
There are two stages to consider: A pilot scheme to see how effective Action Learning can be, and then a 12 month programme. The Pilot Scheme: The group is offered two 4 hour sessions a month apart, which are facilitated. The 12 month Programme: The group is offered six 4 hour sessions every 2 months which are facilitated (a six month programme is another option). |
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| Pricing | ||||||||||||||
When work is commissioned by organisations there is usually one pricing stream. Travel costs will be addressed separately. The Pilot Scheme which includes two sessions, preparation and evaluation costs £800 The Full Programme which includes six sessions, preparation and contact, costs £2,400 If this programme is of interest to you and your organisation then please contact me so that we can talk further. |
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| An introduction to Action Learning | ||||||||||||||
By working in small Action Learning sets participants have the time and space to raise difficult questions, discuss real issues and share their learning and experiences in a supportive and creative environment. The Action Learning set can be with peers from the same organisation or with peers from different sectors and professional backgrounds. Action Learning is seen as a valuable tool for the individual, the group and their working environments. At a glance Action Learning is:
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There is normally a group of 5-6 participants led by an experienced facilitator. The sessions can last from half a day to a full day, and can run at one a month for six months, or even up to a year. The facilitator has a key role in ensuring that the Action Learning sets are working successfully, and there is also an option for the facilitator to have a lesser role and withdraw at a later stage and leave participants to facilitate their own learning and action. Many types of individuals use Action Learning sets. The challenges and issues that group members bring to the group will normally be work related and will range from being very specific, to something much more complex, for example they may come to:
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Group members are learning all the time whether they are presenting, actively listening, questioning, reflecting back or offering solutions. These are members working with adversity, willing to support and challenge each others thinking, and willing to work outside of the box. They have the opportunity to:
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