About Action Design

• What we're all about
• Biographies of Bob, Phil and Diana, with links to their publications
• How we got started, and how we learned from our mistakes
• Recent books that refer to our work

Resources on this site

• An overview of Action Science, Organizational Learning and related disciplines
• Selective lists of links, events, and a practitioner directory, annotated by users of this site
• Tips on how to write a case and how to start a case group
• Core concepts in our practice
• A bibliography of recommended readings
• An essay and discussion of what it takes to learn this stuff
• An essay on how "recipes" for learning do and don't help -- pdf version
• An in-depth case study titled Keeping a Strategic Dialogue Moving.--pdf version
• Climbing out of the Muck and The Muck Stops Here
• A note on collaboration on this site

Competence Building Programs

• Overview of our Programs and what they have in common
• Introduction to the Action Design Institute, open enrollment programs for experienced consultants, managers and executives including
• Building Relationships that Work -- registration page -- schedule -- faculty
• Reflecting in Action
• Frequently Asked Questions about the above programs
• Directions to the Babson Center For Executive Education, where they are held
• Alumni quotes with list of participating companies
• Facilitating Reflective Conversations

Consulting

• Overview of our services and approach
• A list of clients and what they say about our work
• The theory behind our approach

Action Design Community (for clients and alumni)

• Overview of Community Services
• How to request a password if you are an alumnus or client
• Download Institute materials -- (members only)
• Study-Group Support pages -- (members only)
• Action Design Community Forum -- (members only)

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