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Book SynopsisThis newly revised edition demonstrates how action learning can be used to address today's 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.
Trade ReviewAction 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 Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science, Johannesburg, South Africa
Marquardt’s 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 one’s 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
