Action Learning
Action Learning offers a supportive, structured peer-learning environment. Using simple group coaching techniques, Action
Learning enables fresh thinking and builds confidence.
Action Learning involves a small group of peers coming together regularly, for a finite period of time initially, to support one another to work through their work challenges and reflect on their learning: typically around 6-8 people, every 4-6 weeks for 6 sessions.
I facilitate Action Learning sets for clients including Weston Jerwood Creative Bursary Programme, International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and HEY Confident Futures leadership programme.
Several times each year I also run ‘open’ virtual Action Learning sets which anyone can join. Previous sets have included people with a wide range of experience from across the cultural and wider non-profit sector including self-employed coaches, artists, CEO/ senior leaders from arts organisations, creative consultants and producers and those working inside organisations in a variety of roles. Several sets I have hosted initially continue to meet as self-facilitated groups.
It’s a brilliant chance to connect with peers you might not otherwise meet, to practice the skills of group action learning, to have your challenges heard and to help others, with a concrete accountability framework that’s also easy to stick to and access
What is on offer?
A regular safe and creative space to think through your own challenges in a reflective and solutions-focussed way.
Practice and develop your reflective learning techniques and coaching skills to improve your own and others’ performance.
Support from a highly experienced Action Learning facilitator and trainer, including advice and resources about how to set up your own set.
A three-hour introductory training session.
Four x 2hr follow-on monthly Action Learning sessions via Zoom.
A final 2hr review session, covering self-facilitation to enable to group to continue self-supporting after this initial period, should they wish.
A PDF handbook to support you in peer-learning during and beyond the sessions.
What we ask from you
To sign up to the principles of action learning, which include working in a non-judgmental, supportive and confidential learning space.
To attend a minimum of five of the six sessions, including the first session.
If, after the first session, you decide Action Learning is not for you then you are under no obligation to continue.
The costs is £250 for organisations/ £200 for self-employed individuals. Payment by instalments is possible.
Next Round – for neurodiverse leaders
Introductory session
2-5, 23 May 2024
Set meeting dates
3-5pm, 20 June; 25 July; Thu 12 Sep; Thu 10 Oct
2024; Thu 21 Nov
What others say
“I simply can’t recommend it enough. It was a rare opportunity to step off the treadmill to reflect, learn, listen and share challenges and ideas with a fantastic group of people. The structure of the Action Learning Set creates a space for exploration, idea generation and action. The facilitation of the group ensured that there was a really, warm, caring and human touch – where people felt able to share challenges with authenticity, vulnerability and generosity. It has really developed my active listening skills and given my working practices a reboot. Brilliantly organised, robustly managed and a great take away handbook that I’m referring to regularly“
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