Optimizing The Power Of Action Learning

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 Leading with Questions and Optimizing the Power of Action Learning.Shannon Banks is former director and trainer for top leadership in Microsoft. She is a Master Action Learning Coach, author of several articles and special journal issue on action learning and her company, Be-Leadership, provides executive level training for many global corporations throughout Europe including UK Parliament leaders.

'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. Marquardt's 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 Mike's 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 we've done it with the guidance of Dr. Marquardt." - Dr. Debra