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When the talking is over: using action learning.

R Newton·M J Wilkinson
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Outlines the workings of action learning sets, team-building and cultural change, and explores the use of action learning methodology in the development of health-care managers. Outlines the spin-off benefits of the implementation of action learning at Ashworth Hospital, such as self-discipline, commitment, improved morale, empowerment, etc. Concludes that it could be a powerful tool for future health-care management.

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Competency-Based EducationEnglandHospital AdministratorsHospitals, PublicInstitutional Management TeamsLearningOrganizational CultureOrganizational InnovationProgram DevelopmentStaff DevelopmentState MedicineJournal Article

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R Newton, M J Wilkinson. 1995. When the talking is over: using action learning.. https://doi.org/10.1108/09552069510084051

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