ACTION LEARNING: UNDERSTAND WHAT IT IS AND ITS RELEVANCE TO COMPANIES
The human mind learns in different ways: reading, listening, seeing, debating the subject… all this contributes to the acquisition of knowledge. And when we practice something, then we perpetuate the learning cycle. In the corporate world, we call this practice Action Learning, did you know? Read More
UNLOCKING THE BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY SECURITY AND LIBRARY STAFF
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020 and the ongoing crises and challenges that New Yorkers were experiencing during and after the global pandemic, our frontline library staff were feeling very unsafe, unsupported and confused about policing in the United States in general, in our city, New York, and also in our 92 […]
ACTION OF THE BRAVE: HELPING GENERATION Z MOVE TOWARDS THE FUTURE THROUGH ACTION LEARNING
It begins with a simple conversation between action-learning coach Hou Shaohua and his friend Zhao Shuping that explains what action learning is all about.However, after a serious discussion in April 2021 ,they realise that action learning may help Generation Z,young people borning after 1995,out of the confusion of life and work as it does in […]
COMMUNITY OF IMPACT BY ACTION LEARNING ONLINE IN 12 HOURS
Eight Coaches from Thailand have gotten to know each other while pursuing the journey to become Certified Action Learning Coaches with Ms. Peerawan, a Senior Action Learning Coach. Our relationship grew rapidly through the Action Learning process. The group met online frequently to help each other until all members became successfully certified in August 2021. […]
CULTURE CHANGE NOT WITHOUT ACTION LEARNING
It’s about shifting or changing the basic underlying assumptions. I recently reread Edgar Schein’s seminal book “Organizational Culture and Leadership”1. Schein identifies culture as “a pattern of shared basic assumptions learned by a group as it solved its problems of external adaptation and internal integration, which has worked well enough to be considered valid and, […]
FEDEX FREIGHT ACTION LEARNING PROGRAM INVESTS IN FUTURE LEADERS
FedEx Freight Action Learning is a 90-day intensive developmental experience that brings leaders together from across FedEx Freight to produce revolutionary solutions to real organizational problems focused on generating revenue or saving/avoiding costs. Read More
ACTION LEARNING FOR GROWING BUSINESSES
This is the first time Action Learning was used as a tool for a succession planning project in an organization. One’s experience as a senior executive coach with more than 1,000 coaching hours is a good basis for becoming an Action Learning Coach. In addition, having worked in the Human Resource Development Department and Organization […]
WHY WIAL ACTION LEARNING IS SO UNIQUE
Leaders and managers are faced with competing objectives trying to satisfy all stakeholders. They need to innovate and prepare for the future and at the same time ensure this week’s performance is better than last week’s. They need to recruit talent and make sure it grows and thrives, but also retain existing talent and motivate […]
HOW ENTERPRISE WIDE LEADERSHIP COACHING BENEFITS ORGANIZATIONAL ROI
An organization is only as effective as its leaders. The Washington Post reported that 4.3 million people left their jobs in January of 2022. At the same time, hiring the right talent is competitive, so it’s important to create a sense of attraction that brings people to you and helps them want to stay in […]
CRITICAL FIRST STEPS IN BUILDING A COACHING BUSINESS!
Ignore the basics at your peril! My purpose in writing this paper is to share with coaches the absolutely critical first steps that must be followed in establishing a successful coaching business. Not addressing these essential basics practically guarantees failure, as many potentially great coaches have unfortunately experienced. Read More