ABSTRACT

Insights into the learning environment are required especially when applying action learning commonly used in management development programmes (MDPs). The study reports on an emerging action learning conceptual framework that fosters an environment for individual transformative learning in an MDP. The purpose of this research was to make clear the often invisible and visible individual transformative learning that can result from action learning. In using a narrative enquiry approach, participants on an MDP shared their action learning experience. Five phases of qualitative research were conducted using narrative enquiry. Phases one and two were pilot stages, phase three applied McCormack’s lenses to transcripts and hand-drawn images, which resulted in interpretive stories. Themes were identified and applied to the design of the framework and can be classified as antecedents, process and outcomes. Antecedents include readiness to learn, supportive relationships and a diverse team. Process includes active reflection and managing the need for control. Individual transformative learning outcomes include multiple perspectives, self-awareness and self-confidence. Phase five involved getting feedback from action learning facilitates on the emerging framework. This emerging conceptual framework can guide action learning facilitators and participants in fostering an individual transformative learning environment during action learning in an MDP context.

摘要

尤其是在应用管理发展计划 (MDP) 中常用的行动学习时，需要深入了解学习环境。该研究报告了一个新兴的行动学习概念框架，该框架为 MDP 中的个人变革性学习营造了一个环境。这项研究的目的是阐明行动学习可能导致的通常不可见和可见的个人变革性学习。在使用叙事探究方法时，MDP 的参与者分享了他们的行动学习经验。定性研究的五个阶段使用叙事调查进行。第一阶段和第二阶段是试点阶段，第三阶段将麦考马克的镜头应用于抄本和手绘图像，从而产生解释性故事。确定了主题并将其应用于框架的设计，并可分为前因、过程和结果。前提条件包括愿意学习、支持性关系和多元化的团队。过程包括主动反思和管理控制需求。个人变革性学习成果包括多视角、自我意识和自信。第五阶段涉及从行动学习中获取反馈，促进新兴框架。这个新兴的概念框架可以指导行动学习促进者和参与者在 MDP 背景下的行动学习期间培养个人变革性学习环境。过程包括主动反思和管理控制需求。个人变革性学习成果包括多视角、自我意识和自信。第五阶段涉及从行动学习中获取反馈，促进新兴框架。这个新兴的概念框架可以指导行动学习促进者和参与者在 MDP 背景下的行动学习期间培养个人变革性学习环境。过程包括主动反思和管理控制需求。个人变革性学习成果包括多视角、自我意识和自信。第五阶段涉及从行动学习中获取反馈，促进新兴框架。这个新兴的概念框架可以指导行动学习促进者和参与者在 MDP 背景下的行动学习期间培养个人变革性学习环境。