ABSTRACT
Action learning can be argued to have at least some of its' roots in healthcare, based on Reg Revans' pioneering work at Manchester Royal Infirmary in the 1960s and there has subsequently been something of symbiotic relationship between action learning and the UK National Health Service. Action learning can seem deceptively simple and there is a danger of thinking it is only 'learning-by-doing' and that, by extension, anyone can do it, either as a set member or, more particularly, as a facilitator. This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book explores the ethos of action learning – the core ideas and underlying assumptions. It summarizes some resources which may be used in association with action learning, together with useful websites and an extensive bibliography. The book focuses on the techniques, methods, etc., associated with action learning.
