Description: Optimizing the Power of Action Learning by Michael J. Marquardt Packed with extensive enhancements, including new international case studies, and more strategies to introduce and maintain action learning programs within an organization, Optimizing the Power of Action Learning delivers an innovative and fresh perspective - making it a must-have for any organization looking to heighten competitive advantage and sustain success. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This newly revised edition demonstrates how action learning can be used to address todays increasingly complex organizational challenges. Profiling such global leaders as LG, Sony, and Boeing, Marquardt shows how these and other organizations have flourished by discovering how to optimize the power of action learning. Packed with extensive enhancements, including new international case studies, and more strategies to introduce and maintain action learning programs within an organization, Optimizing the Power of Action Learning delivers an innovative and fresh perspective - making it a must-have for any organization looking to heighten competitive advantage and sustain success. Notes Real-time strategies for developing leaders, building teams and transforming organisations. Author Biography Michael J. Marquardt, Ed.D., is professor of Human Resource Development and International Affairs as well as Program Director of Overseas Programs at George Washington University. Dr Marquardt also serves as President of the World Institute for Action Learning and is the author of 20 books, including The e-HR Advantage, Leading with Questions and Building the Learning Organization. He has trained over 75,000 managers in nearly 100 countries on how to use the power of action learning. Review Especially noteworthy is his model of whole-leader development using real-time, real-world problems, firmly grounded in crucial components of emotional intelligence Training Magazine Marquardt, expert on action learning process, details exactly how methodology works and how it can be used for important problems Soundview Executive Book Summaries People with an interest in knowing details of action learning will find the answer to their prayers in this book GetAbstract "If you like turning problems into opportunities, this book is your solution. Marquardts action learning techniques are not just process tools, they are mental repositioning systems and diagnostic organizational barometers." - Roland K. Yeo, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior & International Business, Kuwait Maastricht Business School, and Adjunct Senior Researcher of Management, University of South Australia "To be a competent leader, continuous learning is the key contributing factor. This book shows how action learning can turn leaders from passive learners to active learners." - Dr. Florence Ho, Senior Lecturer, School of Professional Education & Executive Development, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong "As a writer and a scholar, Mike Marquardt has an uncanny ability to impart important and effective leadership strategies in a way that can be immediately acted upon by the reader. Optimizing the Power of Action Learning, 2nd Edition, is one more gem in Mikes repertoire of books, providing actionable knowledge and guidance to organizations seeking to solve complex problems." - A. Gidget Hopf, EdD, President and CEO, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, Rochester, NY "In this era, the pressure to accelerate business outcomes, gain market share, and reduce cost is crushing. If your organization is looking to accelerate business outcomes, action learning is a powerful vehicle to make it happen. I know, because weve done it with the guidance of Dr. Marquardt." - Dr. Debra Gmelin, Corporate Director, Leadership Institute at Humana Inc. "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." - Mike Stonier, Senior Manager, University of Pretorias Gordon Institute of Business Science, Johannesburg, South Africa "Marquardts 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 ones own leadership skills. That alone has made Optimizing the Power of Action Learning one of the most vital instruments of our leadership transformation success." - Kathy Chalmers, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Sony Music Entertainment "A must read for anyone who wants to improve the effectiveness of people and organizations." - Doug Bryant, Director of Organizational Development, Honeywell Transportation Systems "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." - Helen Goldson, VP Talent Management, Goodrich Corporation "As a certified action learning coach, I have found Optimizing the Power of Action Learning to be a valuable resource. The enhancements in the revised edition present practical and clear guidelines for implementing the six components of action learning in any organization. The illustrations provided in the case studies make the implementation of action learning even easier." - Dr. Jacqueline Villafane, Manager, American Red Cross, Disaster Services Leadership Development Long Description This newly revised edition demonstrates how action learning can be used to address todays increasingly complex organizational challenges. Profiling such global leaders as LG, Sony, and Boeing, Marquardt shows how these and other organizations have flourished by discovering how to optimize the power of action learning. Packed with extensive enhancements, including new international case studies, and more strategies to introduce and maintain action learning programs within an organization, Optimizing the Power of Action Learning delivers an innovative and fresh perspective - making it a must-have for any organization looking to heighten competitive advantage and sustain success. Review Quote 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. Promotional "Headline" Packed with extensive enhancements, including new international case studies, and more strategies to introduce and maintain action learning programs within an organization, Optimizing the Power of Action Learning delivers an innovative and fresh perspective -- making it a must-have for any organization looking to heighten competitive advantage and sustain success. Details ISBN1904838332 ISBN-10 1904838332 ISBN-13 9781904838333 Media Book Year 2012 Edition 2nd Imprint Nicholas Brealey International Subtitle Real-Time Strategies for Developing Leaders, Building Teams and Transforming Organizations Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 658.3 Short Title OPTIMIZING THE POWER OF ACT-2E Language English Illustrations Illustrations Pages 224 Format Paperback Publisher John Murray Press UK Release Date 2011-02-16 Author Michael J. 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ISBN-13: 9781904838333
Book Title: Optimizing the Power of Action Learning
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Name: Optimizing the Power of Action Learning: Real-Time Strategies for Developing Leaders, Building Teams and Transforming Organizations
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray Press
Item Height: 227 mm
Subject: Management, Business
Publication Year: 2011
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Item Weight: 353 g
Author: Ng Choon Seng, Shannon Banks, Michael J. Marquardt, Peter Cauwelier
Item Width: 154 mm
Format: Paperback
