Action Learning—Organization Development

Effective Action Learning Checklist

Use the following checklist for putting an effective action learning program together for your organization.

Step 1: Preparing for Action Learning Programs

Orientation for the Organization

□ Does everyone understand the nature and purpose of action learning programs?

□ Is there agreement on overall objectives for the program?

□ Is management committed to the program? Are there champions for the action learning sets?

□ Has the program and its objectives been discussed with potential participants and their managers?

□ Do managers and participants understand the time factor involved?

Projects

□ Do the projects meet the organization's needs as well as provide learning opportunities?

□ Are they problems rather than ...