PMI Action Learning Group

Action Learning is a powerful approach for working on real life problems. It is defined as:

A continuous process of learning and reflection that happens with the support of a group of colleagues, working with real problems, with the intention of getting things done. (McCormack et al 2004).

Action learning is a powerful tool to improve performance, promote learning, and position individuals and organisations to adapt better in turbulent and complex times. While originating in the UK, Action Learning is used worldwide including government, large corporates, small and medium business as well as not for profits.

Action learning brings together a group of participants consisting of real project managers working on real problems in a real time-frame, looking for real solutions using action learning techniques. Each member of the group is as important as every other member and each has a contribution to make. It is a conversation space, focused on goal setting, deepening awareness around real key issues, taking action, and accountability. Each member benefits from the collective wisdom of the group.

Action Learning is a facilitated process that includes structure while working on real life challenges and at the same time walking away with learnings.

Benefits of Participating in Action Learning

Participants can benefit in the following ways:

• Promotes systems and strategic thinking
• Builds proficiency in reflection, reframing, questioning and problem-solving
• Improves interpersonal support skills: listening, coaching, questioning, and feedback
• Develops emotional Intelligence
• Inspires creative thinking
• Enhances personal flexibility and adaptability
• Drives individual responsibility for learning and personal development
• Enhances personal effectiveness, productivity and business performance
• Enhances personal leadership and soft skills
• Develops self-confidence and assertiveness
• Improves awareness of how assumptions, beliefs, attitudes and organisational interests influence thinking, decisions and actions

Format: 8 sessions of 1.25-hour held virtually

Time: 5.30 – 6.45 pm

Dates: Commences Tuesday 3rd November 2020. Weekly sessions concluding 22 December 2020

 PMI Members: $1,150

Non PMI Members: $1,500

Your Facilitator

Silvia de Ridder is Managing Director of Unconscious Potential. Silvia is a Professional Certified Individual and Team Coach, Certified Action Learning Facilitator and Trainer. She works with organisations in the areas of leadership and people development as well as organisational change. What makes Silvia unique and well positioned to add value is the combination of coaching, facilitation and people change capability with a background in engineering and program/project management.

Silvia brings a level of knowing to the training and coaching of engineers, project managers, IT and technical personnel to develop business and behavioural skills. Silvia has an understanding of not only the technical challenges as well as the human elements of project leadership. Silvia describes herself as an Engineer of Human Excellence. In working with individuals and teams Silvia combines her own experience with her depth and knowledge including formal studies in coaching, leadership, positive psychology and neuroscience to produce a powerful and effective learning experience.