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    Optimizing the Power of Action Learning: Real-Time Strategies for Developing Leaders, Building Teams and Transforming Organizations
    Optimizing the Power of Action Learning: Real-Time Strategies for Developing Leaders, Building Teams and Transforming Organizations
    Optimizing the Power of Action Learning: Real-Time Strategies for Developing Leaders, Building Teams and Transforming Organizations
    Audiobook11 hours

    Optimizing the Power of Action Learning: Real-Time Strategies for Developing Leaders, Building Teams and Transforming Organizations

    Written by Michael J. Marquardt, Shannon Banks, Peter Cauwelier and Choon Seng Ng

    Narrated by John Chancer

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    About this audiobook

    This newly revised edition demonstrates how action learning can be used to address today's increasingly complex organizational challenges. Profiling such global leaders as LG, Sony, and Boeing, Marquardt shows how these and other organizations have flourished by discovering how to optimize the power of action learning.

    Packed with extensive enhancements, including new international case studies, and more strategies to introduce and maintain action learning programs within an organization, Optimizing the Power of Action Learning delivers an innovative and fresh perspective-making it a must-have for any organization looking to heighten competitive advantage and sustain success.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAscent Audio
    Release dateJul 31, 2018
    ISBN9781469099248
    Optimizing the Power of Action Learning: Real-Time Strategies for Developing Leaders, Building Teams and Transforming Organizations

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      Uncover Leaders who Develop SolutionsMichael J. Marquardt has developed a problem-solving tool. His process, which can be adapted by organizations of any size not only provides solutions but also builds leaders and teams.Marquardt, a professor of HRD and Program Direction of Overseas Programs at The George Washington University, is an expert in action learning. His process has six components.1. A problem – It must be significant and urgent.2. A group – The ideal group has between 4 and 8 diverse members.3. Questions – Initially, team members are restricted to questions. This reflective inquiry period develops a thorough understanding of the problem.4. Action – The group is authorized to implement their solution.5. Learning – A commitment to the process is as important as the solution.6. A coach – Someone is needed to keep the group focused. A key step is “action.” Learning is meaningful only if some type of action is taken. Action generally involves four steps:1. Understand and Redefine the Problem. This is often the most important step.2. Articulate a Goal.3. Develop and Test Strategies.4. Take Action and Reflect on the Results.Marquardt includes a 12 step plan to introduce action learning to your organization. Properly implemented, it will accomplish three goals for your organization:1. It will provide solutions to problems.2. Develop leaders.3. Build a problem-solving culture.