In our latest blog, our Director, Charlotte Snowdon, draws on her experience in the corporate world reflecting on how action learning can do more harm than good without proper facilitation.
Facilitating Action Learning isn’t just about getting people together to share advice or talk about what they did in similar situations. If that’s happening in your sessions, then your team is missing out on the true power of Action Learning.
Imagine trying to drive a high-performance car without learning how to handle it. Sure, you can steer it, but without proper training, you’re likely missing the finesse and control that make it truly effective. Action Learning is no different. Without training, facilitators often:
🚫 Miss the critical reflective learning aspect, turning sessions into advice-giving circles.
🚫 Fail to create psychologically safe environments, leading to shallow conversations instead of meaningful breakthroughs.
🚫 Struggle with managing emotional complexity and diverse dynamics that come up during deep problem-solving.
The result? People walk away feeling frustrated, thinking Action Learning doesn’t work. But it’s not the method, it’s the lack of proper facilitation.
Just because you’ve sat in a session or read an article doesn’t mean you’re equipped to guide it!
True Action Learning facilitation requires:
- A deep understanding of the process.
- The skills to manage complex group dynamics.
- The ability to foster an environment of accountability and learning, not just advice-sharing.
If you’re serious about harnessing the full potential of Action Learning in your organisation, proper training is non-negotiable.
👉 Our Action Learning Facilitator Training equips you with the skills to do it right. Learn how to lead sessions that transform problems into actionable solutions and develop real leadership growth in the process.
Let’s talk about how our facilitator training can help you avoid common pitfalls and unlock the true power of Action Learning in your organisation. Schedule a call with me today by getting in touch.
