What is Action Learning?

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Action Learning is a highly practical and cost-effective group-coaching methodology. In our view, it is one of the best ways for businesses and organisations in the 21st century to truly develop, engage and retain their workforce.

Why Action Learning

It allows individuals to harness their true power, skills and capabilities to confidently work together and find sustainable resolutions. And, it supports their personal development, enhancing emotional intelligence and resilience.

For the organisation, Action Learning is an effective way to break down silos, build connections, and strengthen networks – providing a vehicle for change and innovation.

And because it refines the skills of listening, questioning, challenge and feedback it can significantly contribute to creating a coaching culture and building coaching capacity.

Case studies

Read our case studies to see how effective Action Learning can be.

Improving team working and increasing trust
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Aerospace industry

In the ever-evolving, highly-competitive aerospace industry, trust between the senior management team (directly below the board) is essential…

Changing the culture to encourage organisational development
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Higher Education sector

The University of Salford introduced an organisational development programme to improve performance and create a change in culture involving over 160 academic and professional service staff…

Developing social enterprise leaders
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Social enterprise sector

The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) provides courses and year-long programmes to budding and established social entrepreneurs. Action Learning (AL) forms the backbone of all their programmes…