Mezirow's Adult Learning Theory Essay

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Mezirow’s Adult Learning Theory MGMT322: Assesment 1 “Transformative learning in managerial role transitions” by Ulpukka Isopahkala-Bouret “How Power Dynamics Impact the Content and Process of Non-profit CEO Learning” by John Sherlock & Maria Nathan 4/3/2012 3659410 Clayton McInnes Abstract Mezirow’s Adult Learning theory has been used as the basis of research for two journal articles related to the way that adults learn through transformative and reflective learning. Isopahkala-Bouret’s “Transformative learning in managerial role transitions” includes a study based on 6 participants from a large IT firm to determine if learning occurs through the transitions between their previous roles into more senior managerial roles. The study used focus-groups to gather insights into the participants learning experience and how they were coping through their transitions. This study concluded that all 6 participants experienced some form of transformative learning. Sherlock & Nathan’s “How Power Dynamics impact the Content and Process of Non-profit CEO learning” is a study based on 12 CEO’s and how power dynamics between CEO’s, staff and members of the board create a political environment that affects upon the CEO’s learning. The study is based upon the assumption that CEO’s for Non-profit organisations face more intense power dynamics than For-profit organisations. The study concluded that CEO’s of non-for-profit organisations faced a unique learning environment which was dictated by power dynamic relationships, and the CEO’s ability to acknowledge and manage them effectively. MGMT322: Training and Development Essay; Mezirow’s Adult Learning Theory Introduction: This essay aims to analyse and outline the work of Isopahkala-Bouret’s “Transformative learning in managerial role transitions” and Sherlock & Nathan’s “How power dynamics impact the

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