LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ACTION LEARNING PODS
What is an action learning pod?
An action learning pod utilises lean learning principles to facilitate the long-term learning and development of a designated group of staff.
An action learning pod can evolve around a structured learning and development programme specifically designed for a particular group of staff.
Alternatively, an action learning pod can be organic and act as a platform for staff to facilitate learning amongst themselves.
How do structured learning pods work?
The learning pod commits to a scheduled learning and development programme developed from a learning needs analysis, with set learning outcomes.
The learning pod meets on a regular basis over a set period of time, such as, six to eighteen months.
At each learning pod session a single topic is explored with a focus on real would application of the learning content in the workplace environment.
How do organic action learning pods work?
Staff are offered an opportunity to voluntarily join a learning pod.
The learning pod commits to meeting on a regular basis, e.g. once a fortnight, once a month.
At learning pod sessions staff identify barriers and enablers to work performance and share ideas and strategies to overcome barriers and enhance enablers.
What are the benefits of action learning pods for staff?
Pod members can clearly see the connection between what they learn and how it applies in the workplace.
Pod members can take ownership of their own learning requirements.
Pod members will belong to a support network among peers.
What are the benefits of action learning pods for organisations?
It is a cost effective staff development process.
It is a highly bespoke learning process for staff specifically focused on the organisation in which they work.
It can lead to enhanced staff performance.
How is a structured action learning pod set up?
An experienced L&D facilitator collaborates with the organisation to create a bespoke learning and development programme tailored to the needs of staff.
The L&D facilitator hosts action learning pod sessions for the duration of the learning programme.
How is an organic action learning pod set up?
An experienced facilitator is engaged to “sell” the learning pod concept to staff.
The facilitator runs the initial learning pod sessions with group members.
The facilitator trains pod members how to run learning pod meetings.
The facilitator hands over the role of facilitator to a learning pod member.
The facilitator evaluates the effectiveness of the learning pod meetings on a scheduled basis.
If you have any questions relating to action learning pods please see contact details below!
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Michael Luke Collins
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Ireland