... a conversation with Dixon, and a scan of some of her works, this paper discusses several topics pertaining to the evolution of the learning organization debate, from Dixon’s perspective. Findings Dixon’s understanding of learning organizations was influenced by concepts related to action learning where...

... of this study aims to investigate and analyze some unexpected challenges in the project action learning‐driven (PAL) OL implementation in the case company, and the second part seeks to discuss an enhanced role of OL facilitators to cope with the new challenges. Design/methodology/approach A longitudinal...

... and community learning levels through participatory action learning and action research (PALAR); and identify the key characteristics of a sustainable learning community. Design/methodology/approach The paper combines an innovative and creative methodology of PALAR and a new learning system designed...

... accepted research methods – action learning and grounded theory – and is illustrated using a case study of virtual team leadership, which investigated how virtual team leaders developed relationships with their virtual team members. Findings The article demonstrates how action learning and grounded...

...Ivo De Loo Purpose To highlight the relevance of management control in action learning programs that aim to foster organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach Literature review plus case study. The latter consists of archival analysis and multiple interviews. Findings When action...

...David Coghlan; Paul Coughlan Purpose The purpose of this article is to provide a design and implementation framework for ALAR (action learning action research) programme which aims to address collaborative improvement in the extended manufacturing enterprise. Design/methodology/approach...

... of adopting this more complete view is that it provides the connections necessary to link knowledge with action learning. In the pragmatic view, people learn from their own experiences to act more effectively, to improve the quality of their own knowledge, and align their beliefs about how things work...

...Ortrun Zuber‐Skerritt Models can be helpful for understanding the essence and/or processes of complex phenomena in a field, because they are simple representations of concept patterns and relationships. This paper presents a generic model for designing action learning programs, including action...

...Ron Passfield This paper explains the underlying dynamics of the University of Queensland action learning program (1991‐1999) through discussion of the parallel action learning structure (PALS) model. The author developed the PALS model as an outcome of his action research PhD study of the program...

...Richard Bawden; Ortrun Zuber‐Skerritt Presents a conceptual framework for process management of groups involved in action learning and action research. Discusses propositional, practical and experiential learning; and the concept of meta‐learning (learning to learn) in relation to the “learning...

...Ortrun Zuber‐Skerritt; Mary Farquhar This paper is an edited version of an interview that presents information and insight into the background of ALARPM (action learning, action research and process management) not only as a field but also as a worldwide network association, thus facilitating...

...Ortrun Zuber‐Skerritt This paper reviews the concept of action learning with reference to the classic texts by Reg Revans and texts that are likely to become classics, such as recent studies from the UK, Germany, Austria, South Africa, Australia, North America and Latin America. Action learning...

...Hadyn Ingram; Eric Sandelands; Richard Teare Explores the nature of action learning and its benefits. Looks at the importance of aligning personal learning with corporate objectives. Draws conclusions from the authors’ experiences of using e‐learning to support action learning within organizations...

...Michael J. Marquardt To be successful in the new global environment, twenty‐first century leaders must increase their ability to function in seven key roles, namely, as a systems thinker, change agent, innovator, servant, polychronic co‐ordinator, teacher‐mentor and visionary. Action learning has...

...Abby Day Reg   Revans . Renewing Managerial Practice: A Review of ABC of Action Learning . London : Lemos and Crane   1998 . 152 pages , ISBN: 1‐898001‐42‐1 Action learning For one who designs and facilitates action learning experiences, reviewing a book...

...Mike Pedler Action Learning in Practice . Gower , 1997 . 3rd edition Action learning Learning organizations Trainers What is this book about? Action Learning in Practice provides an analysis of the theory, practice and implementation of action learning...

... Limited 1998 Action learning Airports Learning organizations Management learning Organizational learning This article considers how to create a learning environment and the implications for learning organizations. The literature reveals that many organizations are experimenting...

...Tom Reeves Compares two companies’ use of action learning, one primarily for individual staff development, the other for staff development and business objectives. In the second, action learning’s questioning, problem‐solving ethos had pervaded corporate life. This innovative culture...

... the organization’s supply chains; learning how to challenge existing norms and ways of thinking; and developing an organizational memory. Discusses action learning as a developmental methodology which can address most of these syllabus areas. Concludes each section with prescriptive recommendations for practitioners...

... from outside the traditional players. Explores how MCB′s strengths might be used to succeed in the new frameworks and concludes that double‐loop action learning is the only viable way ahead. Identifies that authors will be a constant point of reference and that networked desktop PCs and networked homes...