... 2019 21 12 2019 26 12 2019 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Lean manufacturing Learning Action learning Learning styles Teaching methods Factorial analysis People learn and acquire knowledge through different...

...” environments (Goulding et al., 2012). Case study Simulation Action learning Self-efficacy Building and construction sector Advances in technology have significantly enhanced the quality of simulations used to develop individual knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace...

... Motivation (psychology) Action learning Competences By adopting a perspective that integrates psycho‐social identity development theories (Erikson, 1968) with the socio‐constructivist and cultural approach to educational psychology (Bruner, 1996 ; Resnick, 1987 ; Tuomi‐Gröhn and Engeström...

...Craig Johnson; David Philip Spicer Purpose – Action learning has long been a recognized mechanism for ensuring deep and effective learning. The purpose of this paper is to describe an MBA program where the approach to study is informed and driven by action learning. Design methodology/approach...

... an “action‐learning” approach concentrating on the development of a realistic business idea as well as creating a supportive environment within the group. This intervention has aided NESS participants by building and strengthening networks that become the basis of their social capital. © Emerald Group...

... and learning across the sector of possible interventions with the potential to improve retention and achievement. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Action learning Development Education Retention Learning organizations It has been a tumultuous time for work‐based learning (WBL) in recent years...

...Penny West; Richard Choueke This paper examines the authors’ experiences as action learning set facilitators within a public sector organisation undergoing change. Our objectives were to assist in the identification of internal and external drivers for change and to work with the set to explore how...

... dissertation or work based project report. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Action research Action learning Workplace learning Experiential learning Both part‐time and full‐time business and management students, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, can find themselves in a situation...

...Muriel Robinson Action learning offers significant opportunities for increasing student involvement and autonomy in the learning process, but it is not always possible to free up conventional curricula to the extent that a total use of action learning would require. This article considers a course...

... undertaking a programme of study based around simulated and real projects to enhance their entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and attitudes. Aims to evaluate the inclusion of “taught” learning within what is fundamentally an action‐learning programme, and to discuss the issues around effective marketing...

...? Considers the application of a management development approach called action learning to support sandwich placement students and enhance their learning from the sandwich experience. Mary’s agenda as placement co‐ordinator. In most cases the “academic” supervision of sandwich placement students...

...Tom Bourner; Mary Ellerker Seeks to assess the effectiveness of introducing action learning into sandwich placements. Builds on the rationale for, and organization of, the initiative established in Part 1 and discusses feedback from the main parties involved. Provides evidence that suggests...

... organization. The combination of action learning and teamworking supported by communications infrastructure is a tangible route towards this objective. The process demands the support and participation of senior managers and executives as tutors, mentors and clients for what are effectively internal...

... Describes the approach to management development used by the University for Industry (Hospitality Industry ‐ worldwide). This is based on the use of Internet publishing and communications resources to support managers. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Action learning Internet Learning...

... Action learning Capital investment Germany Pay In this paper we combine two processes which we believe are not mutually exclusive: a high‐wage, high‐tech strategy and a demand‐led on‐the‐job acquisition of skills. While investment subsidies increased the quantity of investment, we...

... to 34 per cent six months later. However, many youngsters who left their unemployment status commenced work in jobs not, or only partly, related to their trained occupations. Other youngsters opted for retraining or entered military service. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Action learning Capital...

...John Lawson; Liz Beaty; Tom Bourner; Suzanne O’ Hara The last in a series of four articles that seeks to answer questions about the domains of applicability of action learning. Aims to reach some conclusions about where and when action learning is most appropriate. The authors reflect on their own...

... is the Dreyfus model of skill development. Shows the model to be effective both for research and for individuals to understand their own development. The results enrich the understanding of workplace learning, in particular the manner in which people can be helped to learn a new role. Action learning...

...Liz Beaty John Lawson Tom Bourner; Suzanne O’Hara The third in a series of four articles that seeks to answer questions about the applicability of action learning. Aims to look at what can be learned using action learning; and seeks to identify what can be best learned by action learning and what...

...Helen Connor The second in a series of four articles that seek to answer questions about where and where not action learning is most applicable. Aims to identify the kinds of people who benefit most from action learning and the most appropriate times in their lives to undertake an action learning...