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Action Learning

Marquardt, Michael. (Jun 2004). Harnessing the power of action learning. T+D. 58(6), 26-31.

The purpose of MarquardtÆs (2004) article is to demonstrate through case examples how some brand-recognizable companies are using a powerful workplace learning tool, known as action learning, to facilitate problem solving and leader development.

One of the main points of the article is to demonstrate the simplicity, immediate applicability, and low cost of implementing action learning in the organization. Action learning is a workplace learning tool that focuses on ôreal people resolving and taking action on real problems in real time and learning while doingö (Marquardt 2004, 28). The process of action learning requires choosing a problem, challenge, or opportunity and then forming an active learning team of four to eight people ôwith diverse backgrounds and experiencesö (Marquardt 2004, 28). In order for the benefits of action learning to materialize, the learning team must have the authority to take action or know their recommendations will be implemented. The groupÆs members must be committed to learning, for problem resolution is the short-term gain from action learning but the more enduring long-term gain that amplifies its benefits happens ôwhen the learning gained by each group member, and the group as a whole, is applied strategically throughout the organizationö (Marquardt 2004, 29).

Another main point is to explain the dynamics of action learning and action learning groups. Groups may meet only once or numerous times. Meetings may last a few hours, a day, or occur several times over period of months. There are eight steps involved in the action learning process: 1) formation of group, 2) presentation of problem or task to group, 3) reframing the problem, 4) determining goals, 5) developing action strategies, 6) taking action, 7) capturing learning, and 8) capturing learning (Marquardt 2004, 29-30).

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