EL Questions
At its heart, Emergent Learning is a question/answer dialogue that helps us think and learn together. As such, the power of Emergent Learning rests in the kinds of questions we ask and when we ask them. LEARN MORE
Action Hypotheses
Action Hypotheses are a form of “if/then” hypothesis that we use in EL. While scientific hypotheses propose an explanation of phenomena based on evidence from the past, action hypotheses look ahead to explain what we expect to happen as a result of future action. READ MORE
Before and After Action Reviews
The Before Action Review and After Action Review are simple, straightforward sets of questions to ask before and after an important piece of work — whether it is preparing for a meeting, engaging with board members or launching into a new initiative. READ MORE
EL Table Conversations
EL Tables make it possible for people from within or across groups to come together around a shared, forward-focused, action-oriented question to ask, “What do we know so far?” READ MORE
Learning Logs
It’s easy to forget how far we’ve come; to articulate what we’ve learned. A learning log provides a place where team members can make note of key events and insights as they happen. READ MORE
Learning Agendas
A learning agenda can mean very different things to different people. In Emergent Learning, a learning agenda maps out a plan to learn as much as we can from our own work in real time around a question that matters to us. READ MORE