MAFN Online Workshop: Action Learning Problem-Solving for Facilitators

Duration:  90 minutes

About the workshop: 

Facilitators can practice a problem-solving approach (Action Learning) where small groups work on real problems, take action, and learn to adapt, innovate, and lead while they do it.

Participants will be asked to bring a pressing and significant problem they hope to work on; small groups will each address one of these problems. The group work is done through asking and answering questions, with statements only made if they are answers to questions.

This session will follow the World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL) method; further information is available at https://wial.org/.

Learning Objectives 

In this session, participants will:

• Practice problem-solving by asking questions instead of making statements

• Frame a problem from multiple points of view

• Apply a leadership skill to a small-group problem-solving conversation

Best suited for: Appropriate for all levels

NOTE: This workshop will be recorded for distribution to all who register (breakout rooms will not be recorded).

This is a 90-minute online workshop. It will take place at 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT.

Speakers: 

Julie Mendosa has been an OD consultant and facilitator for two years, after many years in higher education leadership within the US federal government. She has a doctorate in human and organizational learning and is certified as an Action Learning Coach.

Jerry Wang is a Director of Leadership Facilitation and Coaching at Management Concepts. Before that, he was a manager, facilitator, executive coach, and OD consultant at the US Department of State. Jerry is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and is also certified as an Action Learning Coach.

ONLINE WORKSHOP REMINDERS

• MAFN does not offer refunds for events. Anyone who registers for an event will receive a credit that can be applied to any other MAFN event, or to MAFN membership. Credits must be used within 2 years.

• Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.

• This program begins promptly at 12:00pm Eastern. Please log on 5 minutes early to ensure your internet connection, audio, and other settings are working properly.

• For registration or membership questions contact info@mafn.org.