Another type of learning takes place when a member's assumptions or procedures are questioned and challenged by other group members. That painful moment can stimulate quality thinking and significant behavior change. And then there is the learning that occurs as participants see their perspectives broaden as a result of deep and honest dialogue with a diverse group of peers who share similar motivations and challenges. While it is more difficult to attribute specific behavior change to this kind of learning, it is none the less a valuable, enriching experience. The benefits of these learning groups to the participants are powerful.
Participants remark about the practical, proven ideas that often come out of a group meeting.
One of the members described a program he had been offered by a freight company. Since it was better than any the other members had, they made arrangements to contact that vendor. One of the participants remarked that the savings from implementing that one idea more than paid for the annual fee. Being a CEO is one of the world's loneliest jobs. The learning group provides an opportunity to talk with people who understand.