ABSTRACT
Action learning is an approach to problem solving and learning in groups to bring about change in individuals, teams, organisations and systems. Through action learning people develop themselves and build the relationships that help any system to improve its existing operations and to innovate for the future. Action learning is perhaps the most significant form of personal and organisational development to emerge over the past 30 years. As a way of working and living, action learning is a vital aspect of the learning organisation. Essentially a simple idea, it requires commitment and care to put into practice. This book is designed to: provide a practical introduction to action learning that is friendly, lively and encouraging; help managers and professionals think through the issues they face and how action learning ideas might help them; and offer practice advice on how to promote action learning in your workplace.
