TY - BOOK AU - Weinstein,Krystyna TI - Action learning : : a practical guide SN - 0566080974 PY - 1999/// CY - Aldershot PB - Gower KW - Learning N1 - pt. 1. Definitions and Theoretical Background. 1. What is action learning? 2. The theory and philosophy of action learning -- pt. 2. Action Learning in Practice. 3. The set. 4. The action: projects and tasks. 5. The processes in the set. 6. The set adviser. 7. Time. 8. The learning. 9. Overcoming some reservations. 10. The future of action learning. 11. How to design an action learning programme N2 - Our daily experiences at work provide us with endless opportunities to learn - which is the principle underlying action learning. If you want to understand the benefits of being part of an AL programme, or would like to set one up but need to know more, then this popular guide could be an ideal place to start. It is both a manifesto for a key approach to management development, and a personal and practical guide for anyone looking for a reliable introduction. This revised edition includes expanded material on set advisers and on putting an effective programme into practice, together with a new chapter on the future of AL ER -