The AC Podcast

131: Action Learning and Coaching

In this Episode

Dr Richard Hale, Leadership and Learning Lead at UKRI, joins host Rob Lawrence to discuss Action Learning. Richard explains how, unlike other learning and development techniques, Action Learning takes place in the flow of work as a way of developing leadership capability. He shares his Action Learning Question method as applied to the business and public sectors. This is a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation about a technique that can work alongside coaching and mentoring

You Will Learn

• What action learning is
• It’s benefits and challenges
• It’s relevance in tackling organizational challenges of the future

---

Guest Bio

Dr Richard Hale is Leadership and Learning Lead with UKRI - integrating action learning and action research with leadership development for scientific and research communities. He is a published author in the field of action learning and an academic supervisor to leaders, through action research to doctoral level. Richard’s own doctoral research explored the nature of learning in mentoring relationships. He developed the Action Learning Question method which is now applied widely to support organization development and change.

 

Connect with Richard