Fitting Action Learning to Corporate Programs

Abstract

The organization is like a tapestry with several variables woven through it, making it complex and unique. Action learning can be knitted into the organizational fabric, but it must be truly intertwined rather than loosely stitched for maximal effectiveness. Prerequisites for integrating action learning include achieving core competencies on individual, team, and organizational levels. Action learning can be applied individually or collectively, and it is important that competency building begin with the individual. Organizations may apply action learning on sporadic, integrating, or learning organization levels. Organizations that commit to action learning and create an infrastructure to support it will be most effective. Several examples and exercises of action learning application are highlighted.