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Action Learning Coach Certification Workshops

21st March 2011

A series of Action Learning Coach certification workshops were conducted at Dorney Lake, Eton College’s Rowing Centre by the World Institute for Action Learning in the UK (WIAL-UK). These were held as follows:

  • Foundations, 2 days, March 21 & 22, 2011;
  • Certification for Action Learning Coaches 1 (CALC1), 2 days, March 23 & 24, 2011;
  • Certification for Action Learning Coaches 2 (CALC2), 2 days, March 25 & 26, 2011

The Foundations group

Pictured above are the “Foundations” group, left to right: Daniel Belet, Hadyn Ingram, Jean Michel Cramier, Claire Sandelands, Eric Sandelands, Jennifer Bryan and Shannon Banks (Workshop leader).

Shannon Banks, Worldwide Leadership Development Consultant, Microsoft was workshop leader for the first three days – Foundations plus the first day of CALC1.

Shannon Banks provides feedback to the group

Pictured above – Shannon Banks provides feedback to the group.

The second day of CALC1 plus the CALC2 workshop were conducted by Prof. Michael Marquardt, WIAL President and Professor of Human Resource Development and International Affairs as well as Program Director of Overseas Programs at George Washington University based in Washington D.C.

Those completing CALC2 started the certification process in October 2010 and returned after a practice break. Following this their final workshop they submit a reflective paper exploring their experience of coaching groups of action learners as they explore and resolve problems.

CALC2 group

Pictured above are the “CALC2” group, left to right: Jeff Lam, Catherine Breathnach, Daniel Muller, Michael Marquardt (Workshop leader), Ed Williams, Matthew Farmer, Christina Reis, David Feachnie, Sandra Marshall, Luke Sandelands and Ronney Ngan.

As organizations face new and increasing pressures, action learning is more relevant than ever as an effective solution for solving complex problems and building strong working teams. All three workshops focused on building coaching skills while enabling live, urgent problems to be explored, and leadership skills to be advanced in each participant.

WIAL-UK’s next workshops will also be held at the Dorney Lake centre with Foundations (Oct 24 & 25, 2011), CALC1 (Oct 26 & 27, 2011) and CALC2 (Oct 28 & 29, 2011). It should be noted that a practice break is required.

Those wishing to complete the full certification often complete it in two three-day blocks, which for October 2011 starters would enable the workshops to be completed with a second stage in April 2012. As details are updated they will be found at: http://www.yourclearadvantage.com/wial-uk_introduction.asp

Prof. Marquardt discussing the action learning coaching process

Pictured above – Prof. Marquardt discussing the action learning coaching process.