actionlearning
Action learning is a form of experiential learning in which small groups tackle real, ill-defined problems with the dual aim of solving the problem and generating transferable learning for participants and the organization. It was developed by Reg Revans in the 1940s and 1950s and has since been widely used in business, public sector, and education to develop leadership and organizational capability.
Key features include that learning arises from taking action on a real problem, the emphasis on questioning
Process: frame the problem and learning objectives; form a small, diverse set; members report actions taken
Outcomes include practical solutions to the problem, improved decision-making and collaboration, and enhanced leadership and reflective
Critiques note that effectiveness depends on credible problems, skilled facilitation, and a culture that supports experimentation;