Action learning in the workplace

Action learning in the workplace has emerged as an on-the-job problem-solving methodology building team capability and individual leadership abilities holistically benefiting the organisation.

Action learning projects are designed to solve problems whilst developing leadership abilities as participants are required to apply critical-thinking abilities to problems, work collaboratively in a team and reflect on both processes and results.

The focus of action learning is to increase learning capacity within an organisation whilst responding to real world challenges in a cross-departmental teams. As complex problems require multiple skills to solve; individual team members develop customised learning agendas utilising a humanistic approach. 

A humanistic learning strategy requires motivation, self-development and affective skills differing from standardised behavioural and cognitive off-the-job classroom based training programs.

Action learning is an effective strategy developing individual leadership capabilities including team problem-solving skills; the program has been extensively utilised as an organisational leadership development tool reducing time lost off the job.