What is action learning?

“The end of learning is action, not knowledge”
Peter Honey

Definition of action learning

Action learning is a process which involves working on real challenges, using the knowledge and skills of a small group of people combined with skilled questioning, to re-interpret old and familiar concepts and produce fresh ideas.

Action learning gives you;

  • a simple yet powerful tool for personal and professional development
  • the opportunity to work on real problems and implement solutions – management development which is learning by doing
  • a powerful way for leaders to learn from other leaders

What the action learning process can offer you;

  • space for individual reflective learning
  • learning to take back to the workplace and translate into action
  • support and challenge from peers
  • the chance to work smarter and find creative ways to bring about change
  • a chance to test beliefs and assumptions and learn what works
  • a safe environment to explore new ways of thinking and doing
  • personal, as well as professional, learning and development
  • insight into how others achieve different solutions
  • a chance to progress new opportunities and develop new ideas .

An action learning set can be in-house with peers from your organisation or a cross sector set for leaders which bring together top level staff from different sectors and professional backgrounds.