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Optimizing the Power of Action Learning

Real-Time Strategies for Developing Leaders, Building Teams and Transforming Organizations

Michael J Marquardt author Shannon Banks author Peter Cauwelier author NG Choon Seng author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Murray Press

Published:14th Jun '18

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The Third Edition of the field-defining book

Originated by Reg Revans in the 1940s, the Action Learning Model was refined and then reintroduced by lead author Michael Marquardt to organizations globally as a powerful tool for improving organizational performance. Today, Marquardt is widely considered to be the modern "father" of the Action Learning approach.

For this new edition, Marquardt has teamed up with three Action Learning experts from Asia and the UK who bring a broader global approach to what has become THE seminal book in the field. Each chapter has been updated for alignment with today's practice and implementation of Action Learning in organizations, including fresh information on virtual Action Learning, guidance on implementing Action Learning and becoming a Certified Action Learning Coach, and many new case studies.

Marquardt's teachings have allowed Sony Music leaders to realize their greatest potential for solving problems: not by overwhelming a discussion with conflicted answers, but by asking powerful questions and reflecting on one's own leadership skills. That alone has made Optimizing the Power of Action Learning one of the most vital instruments of our leadership transformation success. -- Kathy Chalmers, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Sony Music Entertainment
Action and learning are crucial to sustained organizational success. Mike Marquardt knows this and his book provides proven, practical, and useful thinking tools, techniques, and examples. -- Mike Stonier, Senior Manager, University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science, Johannesburg
A must-read for anyone who wants to improve the effectiveness of people and organizations. -- Doug Bryant, Director of Organizational Development, Honeywell Transportation Systems
Mike Marquardt is the key thought leader in action learning. In introducing this unique but simple process to our executive leaders, we have garnered huge benefits in problem definition and resolution, as well as in higher-level thinking and the acceleration of organizational learning. -- Helen Goldson, VP Talent Management, Goodrich Corporation

ISBN: 9781473676961

Dimensions: 234mm x 195mm x 22mm

Weight: 410g

304 pages