Workplace learning by action learning:  a practical example

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Journal of Workplace Learning

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Title:	Workplace learning by action learning: a practical example
Author(s):	Peter Miller, (Peter Miller is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Workplace Development, Southern Cross University, New South Wales, Australia.)
Citation:	Peter Miller, (2003) "Workplace learning by action learning: a practical example", Journal of Workplace Learning, Vol. 15 Iss: 1, pp.14 - 23
Keywords:	Action learning, Learning organizations, Workplace learning
Article type:	Research Paper
DOI:	10.1108/13665620310458785 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Leaders of organisations are seeking new ways of developing capacities in their organisations to learn and re-learn. Describes an action learning approach to facilitating the implementation of a workplace learning strategy to assist a group of managers enhance their capacity to learn and respond to organisational issues more effectively. Outlines the methodology used and the attempt to measure behavioural and organisational performance improvements as a result of the intervention. Lessons learnt that may be useful to others responsible for implementing workplace learning are detailed.