Mapping Transformative Learning: The Potential of Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Journal of Transformative Education

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 140-167

  Tosey, Paul ^a   Mathison, Jane ^b   Michelli, Dena ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SURREY   (United Kingdom)

^b London Business School Floreat Consulting ^*

^c LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

management learning; neuro linguistic programming; transformative learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 84990359393     PISSN: 15413446     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1541344604270233     Document Type: Article

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