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How to use action learning sets to support nurses.

Mark P Haith¹, Katrina A Whittingham

¹University of Abertay, Dundee.

Nursing Times

|June 20, 2012

Summary

Action learning sets (ALS) foster trust and professional development through peer discussions addressing workplace issues. This approach offers a practical model for supervision in education and professional practice.

Area of Science:

Organizational Psychology
Professional Development
Workplace Learning

Background:

Action learning sets (ALS) are structured peer-discussion groups focused on workplace challenges.
Existing literature and practical experience highlight the benefits of ALS.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of action learning sets as a peer-supervision model.
To identify key outcomes of participating in ALS.

Main Methods:

Literature review.
Analysis of practical experience with ALS.

Main Results:

ALS cultivate trust among participants.
ALS contribute to professional development.

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ALS facilitate concrete action on workplace issues and problems.

Conclusions:

Action learning sets provide a viable and effective format for peer-group supervision.
The ALS model is recommended for consideration in educational and practical settings.