Mission
WIAL helps people solve real problems, take action, and learn as individuals, teams, and organizations. Its mission is not only to teach a method, but to strengthen leadership and create cultures of inquiry and learning.
About WIAL
A global Action Learning network with one shared mission.
WIAL advances Action Learning around the world through certification, coach development, and a shared global community. The organization supports chapter leads, experienced coaches, and new practitioners who need one trusted public identity with room for regional growth.
History
Action Learning traces back to Reg Revans, whose work showed that learning and action belong together. Over time, WIAL helped shape that tradition into a structured global model used for leadership development, team effectiveness, and complex problem solving.
Global Network
WIAL operates through chapters, affiliates, coaches, and partners around the world. That global reach is why the website needs to support local activity while still presenting one recognizable WIAL experience across regions.
Dr. Marquardt
Michael Marquardt helped shape the WIAL model into a practical leadership framework.
Dr. Michael Marquardt is closely associated with the development and international spread of the WIAL approach. His work helped position Action Learning as a practical framework for solving difficult organizational challenges while simultaneously developing leaders and teams.
Why this matters for the website
- Chapter leads need a platform that keeps branding consistent.
- Certified coaches need one place to understand the pathway.
- Global administrators need a strong shared public identity.
- Prospective coaches need a clear, low-friction introduction.