I just attended a really interesting Innovative Session that Isabel Rimanoczy facilitated at AHRD 2007. In it, she presented and then we discussed the Action Reflection Learning methodology that she works on. This picture is of her summary of the ARL methodology.

Some of the discussions the group had about this involved the theoretical foundations for ARL, what distinguished Action Reflection Learning from Action Learning, the benefits of using a Stop / Reflect in academic as well as corporate settings, the political dimensions of ARL, issues surrounding readiness for action learning, and how reflective practice and (self) narrative influences and can be influenced by this methodology.

One of the interesting take-aways I took from this session, even after knowing and working with Isabel over the past two years, is how LIM's removing the Trademark from Action Reflection Learning (though as of right now it is still present on their website) can finally foster discussion about this process that may in turn enlarge the discussion both in academic as well as in pratitioner environments. It is refreshing that Isabel's book on ARL is finally with the publisher, so when it comes out later this year or early next, the discussion will continue even more then. Who knows where this wider discussion will lead.