Action learning is defined as a dynamic syndrome (flowing together) of four primary activities, each of which enhances the others. In practice, experiential learning is given focus by being problem‐oriented. This combination of experiential learning and problem‐solving is supplemented and...

The behaviour of managers oriented to learning from action is reviewed, and analysed in relation to the work of Kolb, Honey and Mumford. It is proposed that there is a difference between action and experience. The steps necessary to convert action into experience are defined, following an...

All learners bring knowledge and skills to new learning experiences. Building on this is a necessary motivational feature. Careful attention must be given to the learner′s self‐belief, reflection on past experiences, description of specific skills and valid processes for assessment.

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review research, especially that of John Gaski, that suggests there are limits to the power a leader has over followers, based on how much power followers will accept. Design/methodology/approach By first reviewing the existing literature on power,...

Coaching has enormous benefits for both organisations and for the individuals they employ. When good coaching is widespread, the whole organisation can learn new things more quickly and therefore can adapt to change more effectively. Individuals not only learn the new skills they are coached in,...

This paper describes a programme of leadership development which has been developed and delivered by an organisation development specialist and a senior line manager. It offers a blend of soft and hard skills, academic and practical approaches, and learning partnerships which use participants’...

Purpose – To explain some of the dynamics of scripts creation as used in training, to offer a sequence of events to use in creating a performance script, and to offer some examples of how script creation is applied in training activities. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explains in...

Purpose – The paper sets out to examine effective, practical and holistic people strategies that address key skills retention, employee engagement, employee motivation and attendance gaps, with a view to positively impacting on organization costs, productivity and business performance. The...

Purpose – To share the learnings gained from the experiences of the training and development manager at The Glenmorangie Company. Design/methodology/approach – The practical approach taken is described in terms of getting management buy‐in to training and development through a bottom‐up...