Accelerated Action Learning (AAL): Using a Hands-on Talent Development Strategy to Solve Problems, Innovate Solutions, and Develop People
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Date
May 14, 2024 -
Time
13:00 PM EST -
Duration
60 Min
Overview:
Accelerated Action
Learning (AAL) is a fast-paced, real-time approach to learning and problem
solving that stresses quick experimentation, reflection, and application of
insights to achieve practical results on the job. AAL combines microlearning
and classical action learning, drawing on the logic of rapid prototyping. It is
a structured method that involves addressing real-world problems through
collaborative, iterative cycles of action, feedback, and learning.
In this Accelerated Action Learning webinar, participants may expect to study several facets of this concept, including:
1. Introduction to
Accelerated Action Learning (AAL): Learn about the ideas, benefits, and
differences between AAL and traditional learning methodologies.
2. Identify and characterize difficult challenges or possibilities for the AAL method. This includes articulating objectives, recognizing stakeholders' viewpoints, and framing the challenge in a way that encourages quick experimentation and learning.
3. Team Formation and Dynamics: Developing techniques for varied, cross-functional teams to provide innovative solutions and collaborate effectively during the AAL process.
4. Action Planning and Experimentation: Create action plans with clear processes, hypotheses, and success criteria to test potential solutions or interventions. Participants will learn how to construct experiments that produce actionable results quickly and efficiently.
5. Emphasizing the significance of ongoing reflection and learning throughout the AAL process. Participants will learn how to capture insights, synthesize learnings, and alter methods based on feedback and outcomes.
6. Application and Scaling: Strategies for leveraging AAL findings to generate substantial organizational transformation. This could include scaling successful programs, adapting ideas to diverse situations, and fostering an environment of accelerated learning and innovation.
7. Case Study and Best Practices: Investigating real-world examples of organizations that have successfully used AAL to address challenging issues and generate transformative change. Participants will learn about best practices, frequent hazards, and critical success factors for effective AAL implementation.
Overall, the webinar
intends to provide participants with the information, resources, and practical
skills required to use Accelerated Action Learning to drive innovation, solve
complex challenges, and create measurable results in their businesses.
Session Highlights:
Participants of this webinar will acquire a number of specialized skills and concepts, including:
· Problem framing
techniques help define and frame complicated challenges or possibilities for
successful problem-solving.
· Hypothesis Development: Strategies for creating potential answers to identified issues or opportunities.
· Rapid Experimentation: Techniques for developing and conducting iterative experiments to gain valuable insights.
· Feedback Loops: Establishing feedback systems is crucial for capturing insights, adjusting strategies, and making informed decisions during the learning process.
· Reflection Practices: Develop a culture of constant reflection and learning, including strategies for synthesizing key learnings from experiments.
· Effective Team Collaboration: Learn how to develop and lead diverse, cross-functional teams that can generate new solutions and collaborate efficiently.
· Decision-Making Under Uncertainty: Strategies for making informed decisions and taking calculated risks in dynamic and uncertain contexts using available facts and insights.
· Scaling effect: Strategies for expanding successful programs or interventions to promote real change and broaden organizational effect.
· Change Management: Understanding how to create and sustain accelerated action learning initiatives within enterprises.
· Developing leadership skills for accelerated action learning, such as communication, stakeholder involvement, and cultural change.
Overall, participants
will obtain practical knowledge and actionable skills to effectively employ
accelerated action learning principles in their businesses, resulting in
increased innovation, complex issue solving, and measurable outcomes.
Benefits For Attending:
Participants in this
webinar on accelerated action learning will gain valuable insights into a
dynamic problem-solving approach that fosters rapid experimentation and
innovation. They'll learn to frame complex challenges effectively, develop and
test hypotheses quickly, and leverage feedback loops to adapt strategies in
real-time. This approach enhances decision-making under uncertainty, fosters a
culture of continuous learning, and empowers teams to drive meaningful change
and achieve tangible results efficiently. Ultimately, participants will emerge
equipped with practical skills to drive innovation and solve complex problems
effectively within their organizations.
What Will You Achieve:
Participants in this webinar on rapid action learning can anticipate concrete outcomes such as:
· Improved
Problem-Solving Skills: Participants will learn to frame complicated
challenges, formulate hypotheses, and construct fast experiments to test solutions efficiently.
· Improved Decision-Making: Participants will learn ways for making informed decisions under ambiguity using real-time feedback and experimentation.
· Fostering a culture of experimenting and learning enhances members' ability to produce innovative ideas and solutions for organizational difficulties.
· Implementing accelerated action learning concepts can lead to practical solutions that generate measurable results and value for organizations.
· Team cooperation: Participants will learn how to lead cross-functional teams, facilitate cooperation, and use multiple views for successful solutions.
· Adaptability: Participants will develop the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and iterate on their ideas based on feedback and lessons learned, resulting in durable and effective solutions.
Overall, the webinar
will provide attendees with real tools and approaches for accelerating learning
and innovation within their businesses, resulting in tangible gains in
performance and results.
Who Should Attend:
· All Employers
· Business Owners
· Company Leadership
· Executives
· HR Professionals
· Training & Development Professionals
· Organizational Development Professionals
· Talent Development Professionals
· Trainers
· Administrators
· Managers/Supervisors
· Anyone who needs to acquire top talent
Ask your question
directly from our expert during the Q&A session following the live event.
William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPLP Fellow is a Professor of Learning and Performance in the Workforce Education and Development program, Department of Learning and Performance Systems, at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus. He is also President of his own consulting firms-Rothwell & Associates, Inc. and Rothwell & Associates, LLC. At Penn State University he heads up a top-ranked graduate program in organization development/change. He has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited 300 books, book chapters, and articles-including 127 books in 7 languages. Before arriving at Penn State in 1993, he had nearly 20 years of work experience as a Training Director and HR professional in government and in a multinational business.
As a consultant he has worked with over 50 multinational corporations including Motorola, General Motors, Ford, and many others. He has traveled extensively and has visited China 83 times and Singapore 32 times-among many other international travels. He had 20 years of full-time work experience in HR in both government and business before becoming a professor 28 years ago. In 1997 he and his wife founded a small business-a personal care home for the elderly that employed 27 workers. That company was sold in 2017.
His most recent books include Virtual Coaching to Improve Group Relationships: Process Consultation Reimagined (CRC/Productivity Press, 2021); Increasing Learning and Development’s Impact Through Accreditation (Palgrave, 2020); Adult Learning Basics, 2nd ed. (ATD Press, 2020); Workforce Development: Guidelines for Community College Professionals (Rowman-Littlefield, 2020); Human Resource Essentials for Small Business and Startups (Society for Human Resource Management, 2020).
1.0 HRCI Credit Hours (Applied)