Action learning : a practical guide for managers / Krystyna Weinstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weinstein, Krystyna.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Active learning.

Executives--Training of.

Executives.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (245 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Aldershot, Hampshire, England ; Brookfield, Vt. : Gower, c1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Our daily experiences at work provide us with endless opportunities to learn - which is the principle underlying action learning. If you want to understand the benefits of being part of an AL programme, or would like to set one up but need to know more, t

Contents:

Cover; Contents; List of figures; Preface; Introduction; Part 1 Definitions and Theoretical Background; 1 What is action learning?; 2 The theory and philosophy of action learning; Part 2 Action Learning in Practice; 3 The set; 4 The action: projects and tasks; 5 The processes in the set; 6 The set adviser; 7 Time; 8 The learning; 9 Overcoming some reservations; 10 The future of action learning; 11 How to design an action learning programme; Useful addresses; References and further reading; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; H; I; K; L; M; N; P; Q; R; S; T; V

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-09805-1

9786611098056

0-7546-8275-7

OCLC:

437113725