Optimizing the Power of Action Learning - 3rd Edition by Michael Marquardt & Shannon Banks & Peter Cauwelier & Choon Seng Ng (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Third Edition of the field-defining book! Originated by Reginald Evans in the 1940's, the Action Learning Model was refined and then reintroduced in 1995 by lead author Michael Marquardt to organizations globally as a powerful tool for improving organizational performance. Today, Marquardt is widely considered to be the modern "father" of the Action Learning approach. For this new edition, Marquardt has teamed up with three Action Learning experts from Asia and the UK who bring a broader global approach to what has become THE seminal book in the field. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Each chapter has been updated for alignment with today's practice and implementation of Action Learning in organizations. In addition, new material, including case studies have been added to most chapters and outdated ones replaced. The authors have added more examples of great questions in Chapter 4 (Questions & Reflections), more discussion of virtual Action Learning in Chapter 3 (The Group) and completely new content in Chapter 7 (The Action Learning Coach), specifically on how to begin Action Learning sessions and how to become a Certified Action Learning Coach"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"A must-read, thought-provoking guidebook for anyone who doubts the value of asking powerful questions, yet craves the capacity to solve pressing problems." - Dr. Sydney Savion, General Manager, Learning, Air New Zealand</b><b></b></br></br><b>Third Edition of the field-defining book!</b></br></br><b><br></b>Originated by Reg Revans in the 1940's, the Action Learning Model was refined and then reintroduced in 1995 by lead author Michael Marquardt to organizations globally as a powerful tool for improving organizational performance. Today, Marquardt is widely considered to be the modern "father" of the Action Learning approach. For this new edition of <i><b>Organizing the Power of Action Learning</b></i>, Marquardt has teamed up with three Action Learning experts from Asia and the UK who bring a broader global approach to what has become THE seminal book in the field. <p/><b>NEW TO THIS EDITION: </b></br></br><b></b><br>Each chapter has been updated for alignment with today's practice and implementation of Action Learning in organizations. In addition, new material, including case studies have been added to most chapters and outdated ones replaced. The authors have added more examples of great questions in Chapter 4 (Questions & Reflections), more discussion of virtual Action Learning in Chapter 3 (The Group) and completely new content in Chapter 7 (The Action Learning Coach), specifically on how to begin Action Learning sessions and how to become a Certified Action Learning Coach. <p/><br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A must-read for anyone who wants to improve the effectiveness of people and organizations."--<b>Doug Bryant, Vice President, Talent Management, Training and Recruiting, Sonic Automotive</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"A brilliant compendium of key action learning techniques that produce extraordinary results. This book is a masterful must-read for any organization that aims to optimize its creativity and resilience amid rapid shifts in this changing world."--<b>Meliha Dzirlo-Ayvaz, Manager, Risk and Financial Advisory, Deloitte & Touche</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"Action and learning are crucial to sustained organizational success. Mike Marquardt knows this and his book provides proven, practical, and useful thinking tools, techniques, and examples."--<b>Mike Stonier, Senior Manager, University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science, Johannesburg, South Africa</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"Action learning has become part of our culture and helped us be much more successful in our actions."--<b>Howard He, Assistant Vice President, Aviva-Cofco Life Insurance</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"Action learning is a powerful cross cultural tool to improving effectiveness and efficiency of groups in corporate settings."--<b>Dr. Mohammed Asad Al-Emadi, Chairman, Asad Holding, Qatar</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"Action learning's power reaches far into the learning profession. It's a superb technique for demonstrating learning's value, and this book is a vital resource for harnessing learning as an organizational performance enabler."--<b>Dr. Dave Rude, Chief Learning Officer, Global Learning Associates</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"Dr. Marquardt and his colleagues have written a must-read thought-provoking guidebook for anyone who doubts the value of asking powerful questions yet craves the capacity to solve pressing problems in this era of digital disruption. This book is timely! Learn from the best."--<b>Dr. Sydney Savion, General Manager, Learning, Air New Zealand</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"In this third edition, the four co-authors share priceless new insights and strategies to build leaders and organizations through action learning. If you're ready to fully unleash the power of creativity in your organization, buy this book!"--<b>Bill Thimmesch, Founder, US Government Action Learning Community of Practice</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"Marquardt's teachings have allowed Sony Music leaders to realize their greatest potential for solving problems: not by overwhelming a discussion with conflicted answers, but by asking powerful questions and reflecting on one's own leadership skills. That alone has made Optimizing the Power of Action Learning one of the most vital instruments of our leadership transformation success."--<b>Kathy Chalmers, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Sony Music Entertainment</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"Mike Marquardt is the key thought leader in action learning. In introducing this unique but simple process to our executive leaders, we have garnered huge benefits in problem definition and resolution, as well as in higher-level thinking and the acceleration of organizational learning."--<b>Helen Goldson, VP Talent Management, Goodrich Corporation</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"Positioned perfectly at the apex of research and practice, the third edition of Optimizing the Power of Action Learning illuminates a clear and concise path to maximizing organizational power through systematic and simultaneous learning and action."--<b>Dr. Ron Sheffield, President and Managing Director, OrgScience, Inc.</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"The best approach to solving complex problems in complex organizations. A tool that is invaluable for any leader in an organization."--<b>Tom Gronow, Chief Operating Officer, University of Colorado Hospital</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"The third edition of Optimizing the Power of Action Learning is a great, practical "How To" book for those looking to understand and apply the power of action learning."--<b>Bea Carson, Master Action Learning Coach; President, World</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><br>"This revised edition shows clearly how action learning can be a magnificent tool for developing the skill of asking great questions for teams, for leadership, and for innovation."--<b>Marilee Adams, PhD, Author, Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Life</b>, <b><i>-</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><ul><li><b>Michael Marquardt</b> is a Professor of Human Resource Development and International Affairs at George Washington University. He is also Chairman of the World Institute of Action Learning's (WIAL) Board of Directors where he formerly served as president responsible for overseeing the worldwide development of Action Learning programs and coaching certification. <li><b>Shannon Banks</b> is former director and trainer for top leadership in Microsoft. She is a Master Action Learning Coach, author of several articles and special journal issue on action learning and her company, Be-Leadership, provides executive level training for many global corporations throughout Europe including UK Parliament leaders. <li><b>Peter Cauweiler, </b> PhD is Director of WIAL-Thailand and WIAL Board Secretary. He is also the editor for 2 WIAL newsletters distributed to over 5000 people. <li><b>Choon Seng</b><b>Ng</b> is a Master WIAL Coach and the Director of WIAL-Singapore. He has trained over 200 coaches in 12 Asian countries. He holds a Masters Degree in Human Resource Development from George Washington University and his company, Idialogue has trained thousands of leaders in public and corporate sectors in Singapore.</li></ul>
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