Action Learning involves working on real problems, focusing on learning and actually implementing solutions.
Action Learning is a process of inquiry, beginning with the experience of not knowing 'what to do next', and finding that answers are not available through current expertise.
Action Learning was pioneered by Professor Reg Revans who expressed it in a simple equation, L= P + Q. Learning (L) occurs through a combination of programmed knowledge (P) and the ability to ask insightful questions (Q).
Action Learning centers on development and activities in the workplace where results will be applied, allowing the participants to build on their careers and become more effective at work.
Successful Action Learning depends on managers understanding how their own learning styles work and how they can learn in the most effective way.
Participants learn as they work by taking time to reflect with peers who offer insights into their workplace problems.
Action Learning addresses real organisational issues with potential value not only to the participant, but also to the sponsor organisation.
Action Learning prepares today's managers to become tomorrow's leaders.
Participants work in collegial sets, the size and nature of which is determined by the specific programme followed.
Action Learning does not use old historical 'dead' cases, but each organisation or individual provides their own 'live' case study.
There is no limit to the way Action Learning can contribute to the improvement of both commercial business and 'not for profit' organisations.

To discuss your needs, please contact Dr Hans Maurer.

L = P + Q

P = 'programmed knowledge'. We learn from what we are told or shown by others. This kind of knowledge is necessary but not sufficient to enable us to deal with the complex, messy ever changing reality of our own experiences. This kind of knowledge can be a basis for being clever.

Q = 'questioning insight'. We learn from what we can think for ourselves. This kind of learning is required to make sense for our unique and sometimes unusual experiences. It includes insights about ourselves (including our own knowledge and ignorance). This can be a basis for wisdom. Our own thinking is derived largely from insight into our own experience. This requires some questioning techniques that extend the insight to be achieved.