Action Learning
Up to 70% of learning occurs on the job. Small learning groups harvest this learning through a technique called Action Learning.
Action learning is a way to learn from our actions with insights from trusted colleagues in a setting that structures collaborative inquiry and reflection.
As Henry Mintzberg said in interview on The Sunday Edition with Michael Enright, reflective, experienced- based learning with colleagues builds modesy, not hubris. (April 12, 2009)
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This is an action learning program for individuals who are in a mentoring role in their organization.
Participants in this action learning group will be members of a like-minded community of peers who, together, seek to be effective mentors. Participants gain skills to authentically participate as a mentor in a mentor / protégé relationship.
What is Mentoring
Mentoring is a knowledge-sharing relationship that accelerates the expertise and organizational knowledge of protégés. It offers the mentor an opportunity to share a life time of experience, give back to the organization, and develop a new set of social connections at work. Mentoring couples knowledge to share with knowledge to gain for both mentor and protégé.
Mentors provide guidance and support on career issues as well as on personal issues that can affect career development. On the career front, a mentor educates, coaches, protects, sponsors and provides visibility and exposure. He or she helps a protégé to set development goals, provides feedback, and shares personal experiences and insights that are relevant to the needs of the protégé. On the personal side, a mentor is a role mode: he or she helps the protégé develop a greater sense of competence, encourages, counsels and can become a friend.
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Program Description
Participants meet every six to eight weeks for two hours to share their challenges and to support each other in their roles as mentors.
Meetings are facilitated by a Leap! facilitator, and personal coaching is available from one of our coaches.
Group size is limited to eight participants, ensuring that significant learning happens for each participant.
To participate in an action learning group for mentors, please contact us.
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