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Leadership Development through Virtual Action Learning: An Evaluation
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Aspinwall, Kath; Pedler, Mike; Radcliff, Phil – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2018
This paper presents a case study based on the evaluation of the two VAL (virtual action learning) sets. We report participants learning both leadership and the VAL process based on the basis of telephone interviews. We conclude that what is learned about leadership is connected with how learning takes place and suggest that the content and process…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Experiential Learning, Leadership Training, Case Studies
The Effect of Program Setting and Duration on Corporate Team Development.
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Priest, Simon – Journal of Experiential Education, 1998
This study determined whether program setting (camp versus hotel) and program duration (five one-day sessions or a single five-day session) had any impact on development of teamwork in a corporate adventure training program. Results showed program setting had no effect, but short programs appeared to provide slower but greater overall gains in…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Context Effect, Corporate Education, Experiential Learning
Self and Team Development in Practice (STP) Walk Rally.
Akaraborworn, Chiraprapha Tan; McLean, Gary N. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2000
Describes an evaluation study that was conducted to assess strengths and weaknesses of an outdoor-based experiential training program used in Thailand. Explains the Self and Team Development in Practice (STP) Walk Rally and considers adult learning theory, experiential learning theory, and the HRD (human resource development) Evaluation Research…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Research, Experiential Learning
Increasing Work Group Effectiveness: Combining Corporate Adventure Training with Traditional Team Building Methods.
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Maxwell, Jon – Journal of Experiential Education, 1997
Discusses the goals of team building, scope of team-building interventions, and specific contributions of both experiential (corporate adventure training) and nonexperiential (traditional) methods for increasing work-group effectiveness. A model for effectively combining the two approaches involves establishing goals, clarifying team members'…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Cooperation, Corporate Education, Experiential Learning
Training for Individual and Group Effectiveness and Resourcefulness. A Handbook for Trainers.
Hanson, Philip G.; And Others – 1977
Based on experiential learning models for improvement of individual behavior and teamwork effectiveness, this handbook is designed to assist personnel in the Veterans Administration (VA) health delivery system with interpersonnel processes that will improve organizational effectiveness. Chapter 1 contains background information concerning the…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Health Personnel
Understanding Facilitation: Theory and Principles.
Hogan, Christine – 2002
This book introduces newcomers to the concept of facilitation, and it presents a critical analysis of established and current theory on facilitation for existing practitioners. The following are among the topics discussed: (1) emergence of the field of facilitation; (2) development of facilitation in management; (3) development of facilitation in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Andragogy, Educational Principles