Optimizing the Power of Action Learning: Solving Problems and Building Leaders in Real Time

by Michael J. Marquardt

The author brings together 20 best-practice examples and the fundamentals first introduced in his best seller Action Learning in Action to deliver next generation tools and advanced skill techniques to make action learning successful every time in any organization.

Genres: Business, Leadership, Management

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 31, 2004

About the author

Dr. Michael J. Marquardt, Ed.D. (Human Resource Development, George Washington University; M.A., Maryknoll College) is professor of Human Resource Development and International Affairs at George Washington University. He also was the co-founder and first President of the World Institute of Action Learning.

Reviews

[Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action learning is very useful

[Smarcus25 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got to meet Marquardt - interesting guy. His theory is to ask questions, and use active listening, to resolve conflicts on a team. The technique he recommends only allows you to ask questions - you can only make statements in response to someone else's question. It changes the dynamics of the team and helps to quickly get to the root cause of any problem.

[Bruce Flanagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far, Wow

[Mikinari Higano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for those who already experienced action learning sessions. Full of insights. It would be a mistake to try to know what action learning is by this book.

[Daniel Koh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book on problem solving.

[David Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

brilliant

This book is a tremendous resource for action learning practitioners. Packed full of wisdom delivered in a succinct style: excellent!

[Alex Wong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detailed description of the Action Learning Process along with why this approach is so powerful. This book covers the 6 factors in great detail, and the guide for implementing Action Learning in organisations is extremely useful.