Hans Ploeg
Helmgras used Action Learning to create unity and connection between the teams of two recently merged schools. Nine team members were trained as Action Learning coaches to build and reshape the direction of the merged school from within. The coaches work on different priority areas and asking questions has become second nature within the school. […]
Howard He
In 2015, our CEO led our executive team to discover the WIAL Action Learning methodology. Later, it was applied to our management team. Now, it is widely used in the whole organization. Whenever we encounter a complex and important problem, we use Action Learning to find solutions. As a project manager of a new program, […]
Thitiwan Sinthunok
After I discovered the Action Learning process in a Foundations class, I immediately applied it with my MBA students. Each year, students are struggling to finalize the topic of their thesis and it is always a stressful situation for everyone. We applied Action Learning to get students to think in a more focused way about […]
Qiao Hai
The top team of the recently merged company used Action Learning to deal with 5 company challenges, with the company President Qiao Hai, as sponsor. After 6 months, the projects resulted in increased revenue and improved customer satisfaction. At the end of the program, President Qiao Hai said: “I hated training in my whole career […]
Sunil K
“The series of Action Learning sessions has helped me achieve the challenging business goals I had set in half the time I planned. Through better leadership I have developed a strong management team and reduced my work load. Unexpected benefits were getting a far better work life balance and confidential networking with other senior business […]
Peter Lynch
Essilor deployed a worldwide leadership and team development initiative called Grow Your Team in 2015 with Action Learning as a key component. The Action Learning sessions were so valued and appreciated by those who participated that the Thailand organization decided to internalize Action Learning and to keep on running sessions beyond the initial program. We […]
Benny Madrid
“[the Action Learning program] was a great learning experience and the fact that we worked on a current business challenge made it even more valuable. I am taking some concrete actions as a result of this experience…” Benny Madrid // Marketing Development Manager, Microsoft
Larry Washington
“In today’s fast-paced, highly competitive business world, having knowledgeable leaders at every level is our only true competitive advantage. We have found that Action Learning is the best way to align and motivate our organization to leverage that knowledge for competitive advantage.” Larry Washington // VP, Human Resources, Dow Chemical
Peter Fargo
“Action Learning has played an important role in helping the Emerging Leaders Network of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to grow into what it is today. Both in terms of our internal organization and external programs, the World Institute for Action Learning has served as an excellent partner and resource.” Peter Fargo // Special Assistant […]
Dan Grady
“Last week was one of the best leadership development experiences I’ve been a part of at Microsoft; you and the team should be proud of what you put together and the results!” Dan Grady // Premier Field Engineering Director, Microsoft