What our customers say about facilitator training

In organisations

“I'd read a lot about the theory of Action Learning but only by experiencing it in a session with Ruth did I actually understand the full power of reflective learning. The principles of Action Learning, along with some of the practices, now form an important part of our employee engagement programme”.
Phil Aspden, Director, Summerhouses People andDevelopment

“Our organisation was already working with other Action Learning providers and the staff involved were almost cultish about it. I wanted to find out why. Ruth is an extraordinary facilitator, very skilled. This course strengthened my resolve that everyone should have access to Action Learning, not just management.”
Hassina Khan, Senior Officer – Learning, Arts Council England

“I found that spending three days together with such heightened concentration and focus really intensified the experience and developed a sense of learning holistically, not just intellectually …I felt energised and not drained by such long periods of concentration. I came away with a clear plan and a way forward which I have begun to implement”.
Anita Belli, Creative Director, Creative Partnerships

“I have never attended any other training session which has not only met my expectations but surpassed them in every aspect. It has opened my eyes to the multiplicity of ways in which action learning can be used and inspired me to act on ideas rather than just talking about them”.
Arts Project Manager

“Do it!..It's not always easy – basic questioning, listening and solution focus can be difficult to develop but it has huge benefits and provides truly transferable skills.” Sarah Burns, Learning & Development Manager, Cancer Research UK

“Action learning promotes a culture of change in our dealings with one another consistent with Cancer Research UK's own values. It may not revolutionise the workplace overnight but it is planting the seeds of change!”
Richard Bray, Regulatory & Taxes Manager, Cancer Research UK

For individuals

“It was a hugely beneficial course for me to attend and the quality of learning style was very inspiring and the hands-on-approach makes it feel achievable”.
Kate Martin, Creative Business Advisor

“I learnt a lot from seeing others facilitate…The training is absolutely excellent, Ruth is sensitive to the needs of the group and by the end I felt confident I could lead an action learning set”
Michael Craven, Chief Executive, Architecture Centre network

“This is the first course I have attended since going freelance that has left me feeling totally inspired. The course was very practical, stimulating and gave me lots of ideas about how I might apply this process in my work.”
Freelance consultant

“ I came away buzzing with ideas of how to use it and really enjoyed experiential learning … I valued your training style which ensured we all felt comfortable and able to take risks whilst learning – it was a memorable training experience for me”
Judith Williams, Independent Consultant

“This was a fantastic course – I learnt something new every day and came away feeling much more equipped and confident about facilitating a new action learning set.”
Regional Manager, Cancer Research UK.