Virtual Action Learning offers a cost and time effective way to develop your skills and improve your impact at work. In Action Learning, a small group of peers come together regularly, for a finite period of time initially, to support one another to work through their work challenges and reflect on their learning. Using simple group coaching techniques, Action Learning enables fresh thinking and builds confidence.

When recent studies have shown reflective practice – at the heart of Action Learning – can improve performance by 23%, the real question is how can you afford not to do it?

No previous experience is necessary – in our first session we’ll cover what Action Learning is, how it works and you’ll have an opportunity to try it out and meet the rest of the group. 

Participants will be asked to sign up to the principles of action learning, which include working in a non-judgmental, supportive and confidential learning space, and to attend a minimum of five of the six sessions. In return we offer you:

• A three-hour introductory training session covering the foundations of Action Learning and opportunity to practice the core skills of active listening and open questions.
• A PDF Action Learning handbook to support you during and beyond the sessions.
• Five 2hr follow-on monthly Action Learning sessions via Zoom.
• Support from a highly experienced Action Learning facilitator/ trainer, including advice and resources about how to set up your own set after this series.
• Access to a regular safe and creative space to think through your own challenges in a reflective and solutions-focussed way
• Opportunity to practice and develop your reflective learning techniques and coaching skills to improve your own and others’ performance
• A supportive community of practice working together over a six-month period
• Pay What You Can rate for anyone earning less than UK average wage (or self-employed equivalent).

If, after the first session, you decide Action Learning is not for you then you are under no obligation to continue and will just be charged £25 for the intro session.

By the end of the sixth session the group can decide to complete its work together – or may choose to carry on independently, self-facilitating using the skills and experience you will have developed.

Previous sets have included people with a wide range of experience from across the cultural and wider non-profit sector including self-employed coaches, creative consultants and producers and those working inside organisations in a variety of roles.

The workshop will be facilitated by me – Claire Antrobus. I’ve been involved with Action Learning as a trained facilitator and participant for over a decade. 

“Action Learning really is a gift – when work and life become chaotic, difficult or disrupted – having structured support, time and space to reflect and share, warmth and connections has made a significant difference. It has really developed my active listening skills and given my working practices a reboot. I’ve created new and lasting connections and I’ve learned so much from the other people in the group.” [current set member]

Practicalities

Intro session: 2-5pm Wednesday 26 January

Set meeting dates: 3-5pm on Tuesdays 1 March; 5 April; 3 May; 7 June & 5 July

Cost: £175 (or PWYC for those on less than UK average wage or self-employed equivalent)

To book your place or discuss whether this is for you please contact Claire directly.