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Action Learning as a New Idea

Action Learning as a New Idea Action learning is presented by its originator, Reg Revans, as anancient idea. But for those who encounter it for the first time it maybe difficult to grasp for several reasons. In this article the authordescribes the reactions to a visit to Sri Lanka by Revans, andidentifies several issues which seemed to emerge as he talked aboutaction learning to a variety of managers and management teachers. Theseissues may be barriers to understanding its concepts and potential. Theauthor makes several suggestions for minimising these barriers. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Management Development Emerald Publishing

Action Learning as a New Idea

Jones, Merrick L.
Journal of Management Development , Volume 9 (5): 6 – May 1, 1990
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Emerald Publishing
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0262-1711
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10.1108/02621719010137532
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Action learning is presented by its originator, Reg Revans, as anancient idea. But for those who encounter it for the first time it maybe difficult to grasp for several reasons. In this article the authordescribes the reactions to a visit to Sri Lanka by Revans, andidentifies several issues which seemed to emerge as he talked aboutaction learning to a variety of managers and management teachers. Theseissues may be barriers to understanding its concepts and potential. Theauthor makes several suggestions for minimising these barriers.

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Journal of Management Development – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 1, 1990

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