The ethos of action learning within a virtual Reflective Practice Forum: an account of practice drawing connections between action learning, community of practice and supervision frameworks

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Sanyal, C., Haddock-Millar, J., Clutterbuck, D. and Richardson, M. 2021. The ethos of action learning within a virtual Reflective Practice Forum: an account of practice drawing connections between action learning, community of practice and supervision frameworks. Action Learning: Research and Practice. 18 (2), pp. 167-174. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767333.2021.1935030
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TitleThe ethos of action learning within a virtual Reflective Practice Forum: an account of practice drawing connections between action learning, community of practice and supervision frameworks
AuthorsSanyal, C., Haddock-Millar, J., Clutterbuck, D. and Richardson, M.
Abstract

As Action Learning has evolved, it has been adapted to promote learning in various contexts. In this account of practice, we share our perspectives as facilitators of the application of action learning principles within Reflective Practice Forums for Mentoring and Coaching Programme Managers. The ethos of action learning was adopted with the forums to enable the programme managers to engage in regular reflections of their current practices and ongoing professional development. In our assessment of the application of action learning principles and processes within the Reflective Practice Forums, we consider the connections between action learning, communities of practice and supervision frameworks to examine and present the ‘ethos’ of Action Learning within the forums.

Research GroupProfessional Practice group for Leadership, Work and Organisations
PublisherTaylor and Francis
JournalAction Learning: Research and Practice
ISSN1476-7333
Electronic1476-7341
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Online07 Jun 2021
Print04 May 2021
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Deposited30 Jul 2021
Accepted01 May 2021
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Action Learning: Research and Practice on 04/05/2021, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14767333.2021.1935030.

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