Category Archives: Uses of action learning
The Socratic Method
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
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
‘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
Beware of the Panda
The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions.’ (Hal Elrod) A recurring theme in Action Learning is that of enabling a … More
Action learning and transferable skills
Many of us with action learning experience know that the key skills of action learning……careful listening, open questions, reflections rather than advice… transfer … More
How to weather a storm
Resilience has become a buzz word in organisations today, linked with wellbeing, positive risk, agility, adaptivity and sustainability. At an individual/personal level, the … More
Delberth Hemley – My life with action learning
“To be honest, action learning was a magnificent revelation, I have used it in many settings and I’m sure people I’ve worked with … More
When in Doubt, Pause, Reflect, Act
‘Don’t just do something. Stand there.’ (White Rabbit – Alice in Wonderland) It was 1 hour before the workshop was due to start … More
A changemaker’s approach to conflict resolution
Conflict can lead to paralysis. It’s one of the most obstructive issues in the workplace that’s often be perceived as the most difficult … More
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