On social action *

In action learning, participants learn with and from each other and act outside the set with other people in their organisations and communities. Without the involvement of other people, the notion of action hardly makes any sense, and thus all action is social action. In action learning, participants learn with and from each other and act outside the set with other people in their organisations and communities. Without this involvement of other people, the notion of action hardly makes any sense, and thus all action is social action. Problems tackled include the climate emergency, sustainability and the circular economy, food poverty and insecurity, homelessness, active citizenship, social entrepreneurialism, disadvantaged people and the learning of young women abducted by Boko Harem. This diversity is also reflected in the range of contributors. The varieties, adaptations and combinations with other approaches demonstrate a confidence in an action learning idea that is alive and evolving.