The power of this type of programme stems from the way that the action learning Programme Director creates the learning opportunities and how the learning process evolves by mutual agreement between the set adviser and the participants.  ICOM will appoint the Programme Director and they will remain with the programme throughout, with responsibility for ensuring the learning processes are in place, for providing support to groups and individuals, for helping them forge the link between the organisation and the programme and for ensuring ongoing relevance of inputs, projects etc.

The Programme Director is the architect of the learning process.  They design the programme, deliver some of the workshops, supervise the group and individual projects and the personal development plans.  They conduct individual tutorials and help participants to learn from their experiences and become more effective managers.