International Affiliates
WIAL promotes Action Learning around the globe by developing international affiliates and by authorizing/licensing affiliates to certify Action Learning coaches in the WIAL method of Action Learning.
WIAL offers resources and
support for its affiliates
to share achievements, research, and best practices, and supports affiliates
in their oversight of the training and development of Action Learning coaches.
WIAL supports affiliates as they reach out to all sectors (village, municipal,
regional and national government, university, business, NGO community) where
Action Learning can transform organizational approaches to problem solving,
leadership development, team building organizational and individual learning.
WIAL envisions one affiliate per country, yet recognizes that in some instances
a single affiliate may serve several countries or a region or sector within
a country. WIAL seeks flexibility in working with its affiliates to meet
the needs for Action Learning coaches in their societies.
WIAL affiliates are currently being established in Bermuda, Brazil, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Qatar, Singapore, and South Africa.
Services
WIAL affiliates enjoy access to the most current events and practices in the development of Action Learning around the world. Specifically, affiliates obtain:
- Licensing authority and technical assistance in certifying Action Learning coaches
- WIAL co-sponsorship for in-country Action Learning forums
- WIAL newsletter
- Connection with WIAL board members
- Linkages to Action Learning coaches around the world
- Marketing on the WIAL website
- Reduced rates at conferences
- Invitations to Action Learning forums in other regions of the world
- Access to Action Learning research from around the world
Current International Affiliates
WIAL Singapore www.wial.sg was established in January 2007 with the support and guidance from Dr Mike Marquardt, President and Chairman of the Board of the World Institute for Action Learning. WIAL Singapore ‘s vision is to establish Singapore as the international hub for Action Learning where individuals, groups, organisations and societies thrive on curiosity, inquisitiveness and reflection through the power of questions and action learning to create innovative solutions for the betterment of individuals, groups, organizations and the society.
WIAL Singapore is led by its Director , Mr Ng Choon Seng, choonseng@wial.sg
Become an Affiliate
Organizations that wish to become WIAL affiliates must represent a broad sector of society (university, NGO, state/local government, corporate), must have as part of their missions or program offerings the promotion of Action Learning, and must be willing and capable of training Action Learning coaches and certifying them to facilitate Action Learning. WIAL offers guidance in this process, as needed by its affiliates, and sets standards for the certification of Action Learning coaches.