Scenario: Leg Stretch

As an action learning coach, how would you handle the following situation: A member stands during a session continuing to stay engaged with the problem solving.

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    Anna Kozoń

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    I would check first what does this situation do to me, how do I feel being in this. After this I would try to observe if this brings any disruption in the team. So first attention to myself, attention to the group and if I notice any discomfort further I would say: ” I can see you are standing, is it ok if you share with us what is behind?”

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    Phạm Thanh Tùng

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    I will take the time to observe every member of the team.
    If everyone feels okay, I will continue to observe and AL will continue to happen.
    If the situation puts pressure on the members, I will intervene. ” hello A, I see you standing, what message do you want to convey?”

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    Cynthia Wong

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    I will say, “If you can think better when you stand or need a stretch, it is okay to do so as long as you remain engaged as ABC is doing” and continue with the AL session

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    Kwan Leong Lee

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    As an Action Learning Coach, I will first observe how the rest of the team members respond to this person standing up. If they are comfortable with this, I will not intervene.

    If any of the team members seem troubled by it, I will ask, “Since we have been going on for a while, feel free to stand or stretch to stay engaged?”.

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    Jennie Verano

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    At first I will observe if it disturbs other members. Later, I will ask the team “Team, I noticed some have stood up and yet still engaged in our discussion. Have you noticed?”
    – Person A – what made you stand up?” “I’d like to check with the team – are you OK & comfortable with this behavior?” “What kind of impact does this have to the other members?” “How do you want to proceed as a team agreement?” “OK. Who has the next question?”

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    Cris Lorenzana

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    The member standing up yet continuing to stay engaged with the problem solving does not call for me to intervene. However, when I do notice that the other members look or feel uncomfortable with or bothered by this, I will intervene by asking how the situation (a member standing up while the rest of them are seated) impacts their Action Learning process and how they decide to proceed.

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    Sasirat Triwittayakorn

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    AS Coach I’ll intervene to check participation of team members
    Teams : What is the participation of all team member ( 10 = fully participate 1= not participate)
    The score vary in team member it s about 3 to 7 ;
    What could be impact on action learning process ?
    What would the team like to do to improved for next time?

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    Monika Pawłowska

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    As an Action Learning Trainer, I would first of all carefully observe the team and the situation, whether the standing person introduces any changes in teamwork and the learning process.
    If it doesn’t have any effect, I’ll speak up and check if this situation is ok for the whole team. I noticed that one person from the Team is standing during the AL session, however, he is still involved in fixing the problem. How do you feel about it?
    Scenario 2: This situation negatively affects the work of the team. I will intervene and ask the team: How do you feel about this? How does this affect your discussion and working out a solution to the problem?
    In both cases, it is important to pay attention to the person who is standing.
    Everything’s all right? What’s the reason you’re standing?

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    Huang Tang

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    I would ask him about the reason for standing. Maybe the reason is that he wants to relax his legs, and I would say, “I am a little bit worried that standing may affect your concentration and participation. So, you may lose the opportunity for learning, what do you think?”
    At the same time, I would also observe the reaction of other members. If there are signs to show that the team need refreshment, I would pause the session and let them have a break.

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