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Peter Thailand
WIAL Learning Organization
To keep up with the ever changing industries, you need to have a team that is innovative and forward thinking. Action Learning opens teams up to more creative out of the box thinking that leads to better solutions. See how WIAL can help transform your business into a Learning Organization.
Action Learning – A Powerful New Tool
By: Dr. Michael MarquardtUS Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Chief Information Officer Learning Sessions. Dr. Michael Marquardt explains Action Learning as a Powerful New Tool for Developing Leaders, Solving Problems, Building Teams and Transforming Organizations
Michael Marquardt Talks About Action Learning at UMBC
By: Dr. Michael MarquardtLearn how Action Learning is not only an effective problem solving process but also has been valuable to a growing number of organizations worldwide as a powerful tool for developing leaders, teams and organizations. Discover the six essential elements for successful action learning programs, explore the steps and processes of action learning, and have the opportunity of practicing action learning.
“[the Action Learning program] was a great learning experience and the fact that we worked on a current business challenge made it even more valuable. I am taking some concrete actions as a result of this experience…”
Benny Madrid // Marketing Development Manager, Microsoft
“In today’s fast-paced, highly competitive business world, having knowledgeable leaders at every level is our only true competitive advantage. We have found that Action Learning is the best way to align and motivate our organization to leverage that knowledge for competitive advantage.”
Larry Washington // VP, Human Resources, Dow Chemical
“Action Learning has played an important role in helping the Emerging Leaders Network of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to grow into what it is today. Both in terms of our internal organization and external programs, the World Institute for Action Learning has served as an excellent partner and resource.”
Peter Fargo // Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science, EPA
“Last week was one of the best leadership development experiences I’ve been a part of at Microsoft; you and the team should be proud of what you put together and the results!”
Dan Grady // Premier Field Engineering Director, Microsoft
“The concepts identified in the Action Learning course made this one of the most powerful training sessions that I have experienced in my 13 years in the training and development field. I was able to take the content and immediately put it to use, creating a dynamic of self-awareness for all of the project participants that typically is not found in a regular classroom setting.”
Susan Mitnick // Senior Director, Sales Training, cbeyond
“I am privileged to have had an opportunity to bring a business challenge to the group – it was a super valuable exercise for me, and certainly beneficial to my business. This was far and away the most valuable EXPO event in my 3 years of participation in the program- GREAT JOB on all fronts.”
Marc Spiotta // Incubation Sales Manager, Microsoft Mobility Business