Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

4-2011

Abstract

PurposeIn recent years, action learning has been widely adopted as a problem solving and leadership development tool. The purpose of the article is to reflect on key learning points when initiating action learning sessions and provide tips on what to expect from such sessions.Design/methodology/approachDocumentation of the author's initial first‐hand action learning coaching experience and sharing of lessons learnt in organizing and coaching action learning sessions.FindingsThe paper offers a view on how action learning practitioners can overcome initial coaching issues to run more effective sessions.Originality/valueThis article contributes to the existing action learning literature by providing a deeper understanding of key factors affecting action learning. These factors include team member selection, role of the coach, questioning techniques and desired outcomes.

Keywords

Action Learning, Coaching, Leadership Development, Team Building

Discipline

Management Information Systems | Organizational Behavior and Theory

Research Areas

Information Systems and Management

Publication

Development and Learning in Organizations

Volume

25

Issue

3

First Page

12

Last Page

14

ISSN

1477-7282

Identifier

10.1108/14777281111125345

Publisher

Emerald

Additional URL

http://doi.org/10.1108/14777281111125345

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