An ALT can be very effective when addressing key organizational issues under the right circumstances. Several considerations should be weighed when deciding whether an organizational issue lends itself to an action learning approach or not. More…

Probably the least likely organization in which we would expect to find vigorous Action Learning Teams is the United States Army. The Army, like most military institutions, has the reputation of being conservative, hierarchical, and bound by centuries of tradition. Yet, some of the most impressive recent cultural and operational changes have come from the uniformed ranks. More…

PURPOSE OF INTEGRATION
Change often takes a long time to become part of the organization’s DNA, especially in large companies. A number of forces can stop the progress of a change effort before it hits the finish line: turnover of key change agents, distraction of the leadership to other priorities, exhaustion. Short term wins are key in keeping the momentum going but the challenge is to not lose the urgency too early. The forces of tradition can take hold in amazing force and speed. More…