Train as a virtual action learning facilitator

If you’ve already trained with Action Learning Associates as an action learning facilitator why not take the next step and train to be an action learning facilitator in the virtual world? Starting in spring 2010 ALA will be running virtual action learning sets (VAL) for experienced facilitators. Groups of between four and six experienced action learning facilitators will meet for an initial short virtual session to contract together and discuss the differences in approach to facilitating a virtual, rather than a face to face, action learning set. A further four half day VAL meetings allow everyone to gain first-hand experience of presenting and facilitating and to receive feedback on their presence in the virtual world. Two of the meetings include a process review and analysis of the virtual action learning process. Ruth Cook will be there to steer the group through the potential pitfalls and to offer her considerable experience and skills which include delivering a global cultural leadership programme for the British Council.

What is virtual action learning?

Virtual action learning or VAL is based on the long established practice of action learning but the set meets in the virtual world using a simple teleconference facility. There is now a sound research base demonstrating its value. Action Learning Associates has considerable experience of virtual action learning including delivering a global cultural leadership programme for the British Council.

The time is right for virtual action learning

Like face to face action learning, virtual action learning can operate in cross-sector sets, where peers from different organisations participate, or for single organisations – big companies, national and international organisations, where set members are geographically distant. It allows individuals and organisations to reduce their carbon footprint and creates savings in travel and time away from work. It develops the skills of leaders who very often now manage virtual teams and need skills for team development and meaningful communication that are not dependent on face to face contact.

For further details contact info@actionlearningassociates.co.uk or phone 0207 407 1971.