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.