Join Dr. Eric Zabiegalski to ask questions about his joint presentation with Dr. Michael Marquardt. Our Global entity, The World Institute for Action Learning, will be sharing their pre-recorded presentation about Ambidextrous Organizations and Action Learning. He will provide a brief overview of this topic and then answer questions. Once WIAL releases the recording, we will provide the link [HERE]. Stay tuned, but register below so you can block it off on your calendar. Author of The Rise of the Ambidextrous Organization, a book about building innovative learning organizations, Dr. Eric Zabiegalski, first became passionate about Action Learning when introduced to it by his dissertation chair Dr. Michael Marquardt, co-founder and first President of the World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL). Eric works as a program analyst and research practitioner for industry and teaches HR training and development for Webster University. Eric is a certified action learning coach and the Director of Learning Solutions for WIAL-USA . You can read Eric’s monthly articles on LinkedIn and you can contact Eric at [email protected].

Join Eduardo S. Rodela, MSW, Ph.D. to revisit his featured topic, “Action Learning Aiding the Development of Hardiness: A Stress Resilience Resource.” This topic was originally presented at the WIAL USA Community of Practice on March 14th, 2022. A recording will be shown and followed by a discussion of the topic. Dr. Rodela retired from serving as a consultant with the Environmental Protection Agency. Providing executives with feedback and action planning, his expertise is in the area of self-leadership and work group engagement. He also has served as a supervisor in the Readjustment Counseling Center at the Audie Murphy Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Additionally, he chaired a national work group on Latino Vietnam veterans. Dr. Rodela is certified in Action Learning, the Multi-Health System Emotional Intelligence assessment, and the Birkman Relationship and Vocational Interest assessment. Finally, a strong applied research background has supported his work for individual and work team change. Dr. Rodela has been affiliated with WIAL USA since 2015 and has been an active member of this Community of Practice. We are excited hear him present on a topic within his specialty. You may find out more information about that specialty on his website: www.RodelaConsulting.com .

Dr. Skipton Leonard will be available for Q & A regarding his pre-recorded video presentation that will be released by WIAL Global during Action Learning Week. This presentation is entitled, “Using an Understanding of the Problem Solving Process to Improve Coaching for Larger Action Learning Projects”. This presentation ties directly to the course Dr. Leonard is offering through WIAL USA called Advanced Techniques in Action Learning. He’ll answer questions about this course as well. Below is further information about the course. ABOUT THE COURSE To ensure participants already have a working knowledge of Action Learning, this program will be limited to coaches that have completed the CALC course in the US or Internationally. SALCs and MALCs will also find this course to add value to their practice. Though you may have a good understanding of Action Learning while coaching clients through single sessions, coaching multi-session Action Learning will require you to move beyond the “script” and execute a more nuanced approach through subsequent sessions. This course will help you refine the practices and principles learned in your initial CALC training and explore how to change depending on the stage of the problem-solving process. The purpose of the proposed training program is to fill gaps in knowledge and experience while providing advanced techniques, methods, and models. These will prepare Coaches with the necessary information, skills, and experience to tackle the longest and most complex AL processes. Participants of the course will be expected to meet for five 3-hour sessions over two weeks. An organizational problem will be introduced to the participants on day one and all of these sessions will dedicate 90 minutes to working on this problem. ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR Dr. Skipton Leonard is one of the co-founders of WIAL and its Executive Director from 2006-2012. He was one of the developers of the CALC training programs along with Dr. Mike Marquardt, and Dr. Arthur Freedman. He is also an Emeritus Board member of WIAL. Trained as a social and organizational psychologist, Skip has devoted his career to helping individuals, teams, and organizations achieve their goals and accomplish their missions by learning how to be more adaptive, creative, and innovative. He is a noted authority on Action Learning, organizational and systems change, and leadership development. He has trained hundreds of Action Learning coaches through WIAL-based programs and continues to review WIAL certification reports. His real-world experience in AL is extensive, serving as an Action Learning coach for the following organizations – Microsoft, Pfizer, Target, Wells Fargo, Chrysler, US National Institutes of Health, US Defense Intelligence Agency, Carey Business School of Johns Hopkins U., and US Department of Commerce. As a scholar, Skip has been on the faculty of a number of top universities including the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, George Mason University, and the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. A leader in his profession, Skip is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association and Past-President of the Society of Consulting Psychology. His was also the founding editor of a peer-reviewed journal, Consulting Psychology Journal. Dr. Leonard has over 100 books, book chapters, articles, and professional presentations to his credit. Finally, Dr. Leonard is currently Co-Principal and Managing Director for Learning Thru Action, LLC, a consulting firm that provides action-based solutions for developing organizations and people.

To ensure participants already have a working knowledge of Action Learning, this program will be limited to coaches that have completed the CALC course in the US or Internationally. SALCs and MALCs will also find this course to add value to their practice. Though you may have a good understanding of Action Learning while coaching clients through single sessions, coaching multi-session Action Learning will require you to move beyond the “script” and execute a more nuanced approach through subsequent sessions. This course will help you refine the practices and principles learned in your initial CALC training and explore how to change depending on the stage of the problem-solving process. The purpose of the proposed training program is to fill gaps in knowledge and experience while providing advanced techniques, methods, and models. These will prepare Coaches with the necessary information, skills, and experience to tackle the longest and most complex AL processes. Participants of the course will be expected to meet for five 3-hour sessions over two weeks. An organizational problem will be introduced to the participants on day one and all of these sessions will dedicate 90 minutes to working on this problem.