Action Learning Centre | What to do When Traditional Training Methods Just Don’t Cut the Mustard

What to do when traditional training methods just don’t cut the mustard.

Winter Newsletter 2024 – Focusing on Facilitation

The 2025 Gartner Report is out, and once again, leader and manager development tops HR’s priority list.

With 1,400 HR Directors surveyed across 60 countries, it’s clear that traditional training methods just aren’t cutting it in today’s fast-paced, complex world.

Leaders are expected to master everything from hybrid work and team motivation to change management, coaching, and navigating AI advancements.

The report’s other top priorities are just as telling:

  • Organisational culture
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Change management
  • Navigating AI and tech advancements

We know that just generic, classroom-based training won’t fully prepare leaders for these demands. Their challenges are complex and unique.

Leaders need real-time support, a peer network, and a coach approach—tools that help build the confidence and adaptability they need to thrive.

Of course we are biased, but this is where Action Learning fits like a glove because it offers:

  • Dealing with the complexities of modern working life
  • Real-time feedback to address current issues
  • Intentional time to pause, reflect, and learn from real-life application
  • A peer network for ongoing support and challenge
  • Bespoke programmes that embed skills and knowledge for leadership development

This comes as no surprise. We have been supporting clients for over 10 years and witnessed this first hand. That is why we are committed to designing robust action learning interventions that meet these needs.
We offer individual and organisational clients:

  • Open peer AL sets for senior leaders across sectors
  • Tailored AL programmes to fit within in-house leadership initiatives
  • Comprehensive facilitator training to develop skilled Action Learning facilitators
  • Bespoke programmes that build collective intelligence and peer networks

If you’re an HR Professional or leader does this resonate? Get in touch to see how Action Learning can make a difference.

If you are interested in mastering the art of Action Learning facilitation so you can help others learn, consider attending our next AL facilitator training.

First published Nov 25, 2024