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September Newsletter – Connections

We recently held our annual Associates Day and for many it was the first face-to-face interaction. Everyone enjoyed the experience. Find out more … More

July Newsletter – New beginnings

We are in July already! We hope you get to enjoy the summer and for those fortunate enough, we wish you a restful … More

May 2021 newsletter – cross-sector sets

Action Learning Associates is currently recruiting for several cross-sector action learning sets. In these sets, we match groups of five to eight peers who work together on the particular challenges the set members bring. The … More

January 2021 newsletter – The art of great facilitation

In our first newsletter of the year, we shine a spotlight on a skill that has become increasingly important during lockdown – virtual … More

A Christmas message from Action Learning Associates

As 2020 draws to a close, we are reflecting on what has been a difficult and challenging year for many of us.  We … More

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These are the latest extracts from our blog, a rich commentary on the world of action learning and its applications in the real world. You can explore this in full by following this link: Our blog

The Socratic Method

Nick Wright writes...

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the kindling of a fire. Socrates Questions that make you think hard. Socrates, a … More

How action learning is supporting the decarbonisation agenda

Jane Garnham writes...

In November 2020 the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) held its annual Housing Summit.  Attended by a broad range of housing providers and organisations … More

Learning in Action: Action Learning in Humanitarian Fieldwork

Nick Wright writes...

‘Don’t be still. One of the most common mistakes when change is upon us is to take enormous amounts to time to run … More

Challenges of scaling up action learning facilitator training for a global organisation

ALA writes...

This joint article with authors John Heywood, ALA Associate and Sonja Antell, Director of ALA is published at Taylor Francis Online. The focus … More

The art of great virtual facilitation

Andrew Odgers writes...

At Action Learning Associates, we have been facilitating virtually for more than five years. Action learning is a structured process that uses a … More

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Action learning facilitator training for individuals

A 3.5 day course in action learning facilitation. Learn about the theory of how action learning works, and practice taking part in and facilitating your own action learning set. ILM endorsed. More

12 - 14 October, 2021  Delivered Virtually Fully Booked
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16 - 18 November 2021  Delivered Virtually Fully Booked
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24 - 26 November 2021  Delivered Virtually Booking Now  N° of places available: 5
7 - 9 December 2021  Delivered Virtually Booking Now  N° of places available: 4

ILM endorsed professional development day

A day for candidates completing the ILM endorsed Professional Development Programme in Action Learning Facilitation or the new ILM recognised Endorsed Programme. Reflect on your learning, share … More

18th October 2021  Delivered Virtually Fully Booked
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20th October 2021  Delivered Virtually Booking Now  N° of places available: 1
2nd November 2021  Delivered Virtually Booking Now  N° of places available: 1
14th January 2022  Delivered Virtually Booking Now  N° of places available: 3
27th January 2021  Delivered Virtually Fully Booked
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Virtual facilitation skills – in-house course

Managers and team leaders are increasingly being required to direct teams, hold meetings and facilitate groups virtually. For many of us not used … More

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How to succeed at virtual facilitation – open course

This short, practical course is designed to give you the knowledge and experience necessary to fulfil the role of virtual facilitator successfully. More

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Condensed course – In-house action learning facilitation training for leaders

This short course will give leaders and managers the skills they need to build connections between colleagues who work in different locations. It helps them engage in a powerful form of learning together, in a way that they have not been able to before. They will be better equipped to motivate, support and encourage teams whilst keeping them productive and focused on work targets. More

Dates for delivery are available at short notice, please enquire

Doing more with action learning

A rich learning experience and one day practical workshop with Sonja Antell. Spend the day with other action learning facilitators exploring the myriad of applications for action learning, understand when and where to use it and leave with practical ideas for your own practice. More

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Virtual action learning facilitator training for experienced facilitators (CPD)

A course for trained action learning facilitators to learn how to deliver action learning virtually to distance learners. Expand your practice to attract clients from further afield. More

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Action learning facilitator training, delivered virtually

Learn all the skills required of an action learning facilitator without the need to travel to our London Venue. This distance learning course will take you through the theory of action learning, and you’ll practice taking part in and facilitating your own action learning set. More

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Action Learning 101: Back to Basics

We recently ran our Action Learning 101: Back to Basics webinar. During the webinar we discussed: What is action learning? How does it … More

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Delivering projects – co-operative teams work better

If you’re in charge of delivering a project, how do you ensure everyone involved is working together, in co-operation with one another, with … More

Sowing the seeds with action learning

Sowing seeds – from a single action learning programme to a Pan-European movement

By Alessandra Gariboldi Head of Research and Development at Fitzcarraldo, Italy 4 years ago, I took part in an international programme called ADESTE. … More

Leading the energy sector’s transformation toward a more sustainable society

Challenge To support senior managers on a talent development programme as they prepare for director roles in an organisation going through significant change … More

How A2Dominion Group transformed management capabilities

Working in the social sector brings with it its own challenges and pressures. Anything that can help managers perform better, feel more confident … More

Using action learning to deliver projects and build a team – Sandvik Coromant

Sandvik Coromant UK (part of a Swedish based global engineering company of real standing in their market) commissioned ALA to deliver a programme of project based action learning sets to help build on the success of a major new sales route as well as improve cohesion within the national sales team. More

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Action learning - a versatile and deeply effective learning and development process. Our video explains more.

What is action learning?

What is action learning?

Action learning is the process of bringing thinking and action into harmony. Learning is a continuous process and is best achieved with an open, probing mind, an ability to listen, question and explore ideas.

What happens in an action learning set? Through reflection, we gain a deeper understanding of the issues we face. This enables us to manage change more effectively, and meet the challenges we face in the workplace. It’s this ethos that is at the centre of our work.

Through working in action learning sets, we bring together diverse peers or people from within the same organisation to work through issues, share ideas and challenge perceptions in a trusting, supportive environment

Results are tangible and long lasting.

Helped me to sit back, assess, self critique and have confidence in my action planning within a team environment

Benefits

Every organisation has its unique issues and challenges so the benefits you glean from action learning are largely defined by what specific matters you bring to the process. You can expect to experience many positive changes including:

  • Acquiring long lasting problem solving skills
  • Promoting leadership skills
  • Being challenged by the team
  • Learning best practice
  • Evolving fresh ideas
  • Forming effective plans for immediate implementation
  • Achieving desired results in a constructive way

Courses

We have a selection of courses, from in-house customised action learning courses to virtual action learning for bringing people together from remote locations. We also run action learning facilitator training courses for organisations wishing to embed the facility of action learning within their organisation, or for individual L&D consultants looking to add another skill to their credentials. More details can be found on our courses page.

Why choose Action Learning Associates?

Why choose Action Learning Associates?

We are the UK’s leading provider of action learning and action learning facilitator training.

Our wealth of knowledge and experience comes from a highly talented and dedicated team of action learning practitioners whose work spans many different types of organisations and industry sectors both here in the UK and abroad.

Clients choose to work with us because they receive personal, professional, reflective peer group coaching that is tailored to their very specific needs. We work with senior level executives in leading UK and international corporations as well as charities, not for profit organisations, educational establishments, local authorities and the NHS.

Take a look at some of our clients’ comments about their own experiences of Action Learning Associates.

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