Review
"I very much enjoyed Joe Raelin's book.
It provides a thorough review of the critical concepts that are related to Work-Based Learning. In my opinion, it is important that practitioners and scholars understand the foundations of the field.
It provides relevant and appropriate descriptions and critiques of many of the key concepts. The reader is introduced to the important strengths and weaknesses of the concepts and the different frameworks.
It provides actual examples of workplace learning that inform the readers how they can carry out workplace learning.
The book is not only well-written, it provides the reader an appreciation of the history as well as current practice in ways that are practical yet not superficial. -- Chris Argyris of Harvard University
"What I liked about the manuscript is the timeliness of the topic. Work-based learning is important, that is, our need to understand the principles involved and how best to apply them. The book is relevant to OD and OD people can benefit from a reading of this volume." -- Warner Burke of Columbia University
Product Description
This guide introduces the unique but very practical approach to "work-based learning" that recognizes worksites as acceptable locations for learning. It offers managers, faced with the relentless pace of pervasive change, an opportunity to overcome time pressures by reflecting upon and learning from the artistry of their own action. Downsizing, transient workforce, and competitive, fast-paced environments make quick response and adjustment to organizational change a necessity. This book aims to bring organizational learning out of the classroom and back into the most natural place for it to occur: at work. Integrating a vast array of action and reflection strategies, this comprehensive approach covers topics of reflective practices, collective learning, and the facilitation, management, and evaluation of work-based learning. This trade reference would be of interest to any executive educators, whatever function they may occupy in their organization, who are concerned about promoting and delivering training and development services within their organizations. Secondly, the book would be of general value to any manager who wants and need to learn while doing. It can also be used as a supplement in training programs or reading resources for any professional who wishes to consider making a transition into management and needs a practical way to learn the related skills and leadership.
