Title Action learning for developing leaders and organizations : principles, strategies, and cases / Michael J. Marquardt [and others]

Edition 1st ed Published Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 313 pages) : illustrations Contents Foundations of action learning -- Leadership and organizational change in the 21st century -- Fundamentals of action learning and how it works -- The interdisciplinary foundation for action learning -- The power of action learning to develop leaders and learning organizations -- Asking questions to promote reflection and learning throughout the action learning team's lifecycle -- Implementing action learning -- Developing and changing organizations through action learning -- Embedding action learning in the organization -- Integrating action learning within larger developmental programs -- Application of action learning principles in other development processes -- Best practices from the present to the future -- The evidence for the effectiveness of action learning -- Best practices in planning and implementing action learning programs -- Action learning from the future Summary "What exactly is Action Learning (AL)? AL is a key training and problem-solving tool for companies. Simply described, it is a dynamic process that involves a small group of people solving real organizational problems, while focusing on how their learning can benefit individuals, groups, and the larger organization. The emphasis on learning is what makes this process strategic rather than tactical in equipping leaders to more effectively respond to change. AL develops the ability to collaborate, partner, share, and follow as well as lead naturally. In addition to learning how to collaborate, participants experience firsthand the value of being better team and organizational partners. This book demonstrates how AL can quickly and effectively be introduced, implemented, and sustained in any type or size of organization using six key components: a diverse group of four to eight members; an urgent task or problem; a question-driven communication process; implementation of action strategies; a commitment to learning; and an AL team coach. It features useful business case examples that illustrate the power of AL in successfully developing leaders, solving problems, building teams, and transforming organizations. The book is organized in three parts: Part I: Foundations of Action Learning; Part II: Implementing Action Learning; and Part III: Best Practices From the Present to the Future"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved) Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-299) and index Notes Print version record Subject Organizational learning. Active learning. Organizational learning -- Case studies Active learning -- Case studies Learning. Learning Problem-Based Learning BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industrial Management. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management Science. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Organizational Behavior. PSYCHOLOGY / Industrial & Organizational Psychology Learning Active learning Organizational learning Genre/Form Case studies Form Electronic book Author Marquardt, Michael J. ISBN 9781433813856 1433813858

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