INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ACTION LEARNING - CANADA

The International Foundation for Action Learning - Canada (IFALC) is one of a number of international chapters of the International Foundation for Action Learning - UK (IFALUK). IFALC was formed in 1995 and has since held numerous Action Learning (AL) related public briefings and workshps featuring international authorities. IFALC has also sponsored a number of successful National AL Conferences, and in 2001 hosted and organized the International Community of Action Learners (ICAL) Conference. This conference was attended by AL practitioners from Canada, USA, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany.

IFALC supports and develops the work of action learning on a national and international scale by identifying and encouraging a network of enthusiasts. This network includes managers, management developers, change agents, educators, students, consultants and private individuals. Through Internet and face-to-face meetings IFALC seeks to promote a global AL village where there is convenient opportuntity to meet with and learn from others engaged in practicing AL as a way to:

· solve problems and enhance performance

· develop a better understanding of the AL process

· identify ways to extend experience of AL

· develop skills as practitioners in AL

· increase understanding of the radical implications and benefits of AL for organizations

In 2003 IFALC expanded its role from an information source to a service provider. In this new capacity IFALC will now make available AL consultancy resources, AL groups ("Sets"), AL facilitator ("Set Advisor") certification programmes, and AL-related research, as well as continuing to sponsor AL workshops and conferences.