... group; and discuss interpersonal conflict issues with the entire group only if doing so is concurrent with the purpose, time availability, and skill set of the group. Practical implications The principles should be useful to anyone who works with or on teams. Originality/value...

... as large group methods. This article, the second of two parts, describes two further well‐tried methods: real time strategic change and search conferences. It also compares the four methods outlined in the two articles and draws conclusions. Within the boundaries of this environment, system and action...

...Bruce Nixon For our organisations to flourish, they need to engage the intelligence, creativity and energy of the whole workforce and involve all stakeholders. One way of doing this is to use whole system approaches to planning and implementing change and what have come to be known as large‐group...

... involved are: critical reflection,re‐framing, and unlearning/relearning. These processes are practised in heterogeneous small groups which meet over several months to resolve real organisational problems. © MCB UP Limited 1990 Skills Action learning Groups Management development INDUSTRIAL...