In return a pursuit of change enhances the understanding. Consider further the notion of flexibility and responsiveness. The consequence is that action research is an emergent methodology. Its methodological form is fine-tuned on the run to take account of the increasing understanding of the researchers. It takes shape gradually.
Cycles allow emergence.
In my experience, this is important for people who wish to facilitate change. As I've said before, I often find in complex change situations that wherever I start is the wrong place. In short, if I don't know where to begin in some change situation, action research nevertheless allows me to get started. I can make up your mind as I go. This feature allows action research to be used for other purposes.