World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL) Announces the 2009 WIAL World Forum on June 26th in Washington DC

One-day event brings together thought leaders in Action Learning

Reston, VA (PRWEB) June 4, 2009 -- The World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL), a global organization dedicated to the promotion of global understanding and application of Action Learning, has announced its fourth annual forum to be held on June 26, 2009 in Washington DC. The event is dedicated to the sharing of best Action Learning practices and programs across the globe. The forum will be held at the National Education Association Headquarters at 1201 16th Street (16th and M Streets) in the District.

2009 WIAL World Forum attendees will include organizational development professionals, executive coaches and team-building facilitators, corporate and independent trainers, HR professionals, university professors and students, and champions of Action Learning. The sessions are designed to maximize hands-on learning regardless of the participant's previous level of exposure to Action Learning.

The event agenda features keynote speaker Cory Hill, Director of Action Learning, PDI; as well as case study presentations, business development sessions and a demonstration and discussion led by WIAL President and author Dr. Michael J. Marquardt.

"Action Learning is used in nearly 70% of corporate leadership development programs by organizations including Microsoft, Boeing, GE, and the US Department of Agriculture," said Dr. Marquardt. "The 2009 World Forum is the ideal venue for professionals with Action Learning experience as well as those who are new to the discipline to learn new ways to leverage this powerful organizational and leadership development tool".

Anyone interested in registering for the Forum can do so via WIAL's web site at www.wial.org by clicking on Event Registrations and Payments; or by calling Dr. Skipton Leonard, WIAL Executive Director, at 703 349-3019.

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