When the Talking is Over: Using Action Learning

Abstract

Outlines the workings of Action Learning Sets, team‐building and cultural change, and explores the use of Action Learning methodology in the development of health‐care managers. Outlines the spin‐off benefits of the implementation of Action Learning at Ashworth Hospital, such as self‐discipline, commitment, improved morale, empowerment, etc. Concludes that it could be a powerful tool for future health‐care management.

Citation

Newton, R. and Wilkinson, M.J. (1994), "When the Talking is Over: Using Action Learning", Management Development Review, Vol. 7 No. 2, pp. 9-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003926