Optimizing the Power of Action Learning (3rd edition)
Originated by Reginald Evans in the 1940’s, the Action Learning Model was refined and then reintroduced in 1995 by lead author Michael Marquardt to organizations globally as a powerful tool for improving organizational performance. Today, Marquardt is widely considered to be the modern “father” of the Action Learning approach. For this new edition, Marquardt has […]
Scenario: Smack
As an action learning coach, how would you handle the following situation: A participant ‘playfully’ hits another member on the back of the head.
Scenario: Relocating
As an action learning coach, how would you handle the following situation: The team decides it is too beautiful inside to stay indoors and opts to move outside to a picnic table.
Scenario:Leg Stretch
As an action learning coach, how would you handle the following situation: A member stands during a session.
Trevor Chua
The Healthcare Leadership College under MOH Holdings Pte Ltd used Action Learning as a foundation for the Activist for Change Programme, one of the key leadership development initiatives. The WIAL Action Learning coaches lead by Mr. Choon Seng Ng participated in the curriculum design, supported the various teams to work on their projects and coached […]
Scenario: Pulling Rank
As an action learning coach, how would you handle the following situation: A higher ranking participant of the team decides to pull rank and asks another team member – “Do you want to stay employeed?”
Scenario: Sit Still
As an action learning coach, how would you handle the following situation: The teams members are locked to the table. They are adhering to the two grounds rules but not making use of any other resources.
Scenario: May I
As an action learning coach, how would you handle the following situation: You say “may I do a checkin?” amd a team member says “NO”
Scenario: Exhuastion
As an action learning coach, how would you handle the following situation: You’ve been working many hours and the team is clearly exhausted.
Scenario: Silent Observer
As an action learning coach, how would you handle the following situation: A member if the team decides they know the problem and the solution, so they will sit quietly until everyone else figures it out.