Follow the founder: case study of action learning experiment in an MBA program

Abstract

Purpose

This paper describes the action learning experiment by the name Follow a Founder of a leading university in India. The purpose of the paper is to reflect on the key takeaways that can be drawn from such an action learning experiment.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is based on a case study, authors’ experience of leading and conceptualizing the program coupled with interviews of multiple stakeholders, which formed the sources of data.

Findings

The paper suggests the possibility of implementing such a program at other business schools and universities, provided there is a clear mapping of tasks and objectives and learners are given exposure to real time workplace scenarios.

Originality/value

The paper describes a one of its kind experiment at an Indian university when it comes to applying action learning in a taught program.

Citation

Pandey, S.C., Pattnaik, P.N. and M., P. (2018), "Follow the founder: case study of action learning experiment in an MBA program", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 32 No. 3, pp. 11-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-05-2017-0042