Benefits Of Action Learning
The Benefits of Action Learning
It is particularly useful when it is necessary to map out ways to deal with a new situation or to test out new ways of working and/or to change the way things are done if, for example:-
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a job or role or organisation is changing or faced with major challenges;
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there is a need for a safe environment to explore personal and professional strengths and weaknesses, take risks, experiment and ask for help people wish to bring together skills and the opportunity to learn from good practice
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they want an opportunity to express feelings as well as facts about the work situation
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they intend to move from a culture of training (where someone else determines or provides the tools for others development) to one of learning (in which everyone is responsible for his or her continuous development).
Skills that participants of an Action Learning Set gain
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Improved communications and teamwork.
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Greater self awareness, confidence and insight into hitherto hidden resources
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Facilitation and coaching skills.
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Insight into how individuals relate which increases work relationship understanding.
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Ability to ask better questions, review, reflect and get to the heart of a problem.
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Learn to seek or trust their own solutions instead of relying on others or trainers.
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Group responsibility as the task empowers the members and enhances learning.
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Takes people out of their usual ways enabling them to develop new ways of thinking.
Learning in the Real World – Learning by Doing