CHESTNUT HILL, MA (08.14.13) – – Pine Manor’s Center for Innovative Professional Development announced today it has been chosen as the exclusive New England chapter of the World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL-USA). Beginning this fall, the Center will offer educational services in problem solving and leadership development that form the core of the Action Learning process.
“As the only WIAL chapter in the region, the Center makes access to valuable Action Learning programs easy and convenient for area individuals and organizations,” said Dean of the Center Dr. Charles A. Tweedly. “More and more organizations are finding that having a certified Action Learning Coach in meetings greatly improves the chances of resolving complex and critical problems. We believe the Center’s affiliation with WIAL will help professionals in New England enhance their careers and add value to their organizations.”
The Center has two, two-day Action Learning workshops coming up: Foundations of Action Learning on October 7-8 and Certification for Action Learning Coaches(CALC 1) on
October 9-10. Both workshops will be held on the campus of Pine Manor College in Brookline, MA and will run from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. For further information, contact Dr. Charles Tweedly at ctweedly@pmc.edu.
The World Institute for Action Learning is an international, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the growth and advancement of WIAL Action Learning in business and community sectors. Since first introduced in the 1940s, Action Learning has rapidly emerged across the globe as a powerful and proven method of building successful leaders, teams and organizations. WIAL is the certification organization for Action Learning.
Pine Manor College is focused on meeting the needs of working adults and organizations. New fall offerings include: BA in Management & Consulting Healthcare Concentration; under development is the Internal Consulting Boot Camp for HR Professionals. To learn more, visit www.pmc.edu/cipd.
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