Breakthrough problem solving with action learning : concepts and cases / Michael J. Marquardt, Roland K. Yeo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marquardt, Michael J.

Contributor:

Yeo, Roland K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Active learning--Case studies.

Active learning.

Organizational learning--Case studies.

Organizational learning.

Problem solving--Case studies.

Problem solving.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Stanford, California : Stanford Business Books, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Breakthrough Problem Solving with Action Learning explores why and how action learning groups have been so successful and creative in solving complex problems. The text begins by briefly reviewing the theories that undergird the effectiveness of action learning, philosophically situating readers and pointing them in the direction of related academic works that they may wish to explore. It then turns to stories of how organizations have employed action learning in solving specific, often-encountered business problems. These cases not only serve as real-world models for how action learning can be successfully employed, but also offer inspiration and potential starting points and guidelines for other businesses that face similar problems. The book concludes with a cross-case analysis that pinpoints the ingredients necessary for breakthrough problem solving via action learning.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Figures and Tables

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Problem Complexity and Problem Solving in the 21st Century

2. Action Learning and Breakthrough Problem Solving

3. Sales and Marketing

4. Technology Applications

5. Environment and Sustainability

6. National and Community Development

7. Product and Services Innovation

8. Corporate Culture and Ethics

9. Talent Management and Development

10. Virtual Settings

11. Organizational Change and Learning

12. Action Learning Principles and Strategies for Breakthrough Problem Solving

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780804781862

0804781869

OCLC:

793193211