The SDO Network is piloting two action learning sets programmes, one in the North East for directorate, operational and middle NHS managers and one in the North West for New NHS Managers. The aim of both action learning sets is to enable managers to access and use health services research more effectively so they can improve and develop the services they manage.

Act now last few places on both sets still available

The closing date for the North West action learning set for new NHS managers has been extended to the Friday 12th September and is now open to managers who haven't been on the NHS Management Training Scheme as Well. The first action learning set will be held on Thursday 25th September.

The first action learning set in the North East will take place on Friday 5th of September. There are still places available on this set and they are now available to NHS Managers working outside the North East SHA area.

What is action learning?

'Action learning is a method for individual and organisational development. Working in small groups, people tackle important organisational issues or problems and learn from their attempts to change things. Action learning brings people together to exchange, support and challenge each other in seeking to act and learn.' *

Find out more

Both action learning sets will commence in September 08 and involve participants attending half day action learning sets. See information sheet for Middle Managers and information sheet for New Managers to find out more. If you would like to apply please complete the relevant application form for middle managers or the application form for new managers.

*Mike Pedler (1996) Action learning for managers, Lemos & Crane