Developing a Lunch and Learn

Hosting a Lunch and Learn session is a low cost training option. It is a great way to introduce a topic or give a small demonstration on a new product or service. They are usually voluntary, thus attendance can sometimes be an issue, but with this workshop you will be given the knowledge to work through this issue and others.

Our Lunch and Learn workshop will give your organization a quick and useful tool to add to its training department. Your participants can also to use it as a follow-up or refresher to previous training sessions. It doesn't have to be just a learning event; it can also involve collaboration, networking, or sharing best practices between employees. It is a great tool as who wouldn't like to learn something while having a great meal!

Module 1: Getting Started

• Housekeeping Items
• Workshop Objectives
• Action Plans and Evaluations

Module 2: The Prep Work

• Finding the Best the Location
• Setting up the Location
• Focus Group
• Practice
• Case Study

Module 3: Creating the Content(I)

• Picking the Right Topic
• Hands on Works Great
• Stay Focused
• Keep it Informal
• Case Study

Module 4: Creating the Content(II)

• Make It Interactive
• Review it Thoroughly
• Creating a Customized Presentation
• Back It Up!
• Case Study

Module 5: During the Session

• Ground Rules
• Quick Opening
• Adjusting on the Fly
• Case Study

Module 6: Food and Facilities

• Providing Food
• People Bringing Their Own
• Eat During or After?
• Clean Up and Tear Down
• Case Study

Module 7: Take Away Material

• Handouts and Take Away Material
• Quizzes or Self-Tests
• Website with Minutes and Session Notes
• Reference Material or White Paper
• Case Study

Module 8: Difficult Situations or People

• Disruptions
• Food Issues
• Senior Management Buy In
• People Not Participating?
• Case Study

Module 9: What A Lunch and Learn is Not

• Heavy or Serious Topics
• Required Training
• Replacement for Traditional Training
• Just a Free Lunch
• Case Study

Module 10: Best Practices (I)

• Obtain Feedback and Tweak
• Utilize Star Employees
• Provide an Agenda Ahead of Time
• Keep the Session Casual and Loose
• Case Study

Module 11: Best Practices (II)

• Use it as a Refresher
• Networking Opportunity
• Upper Management Q&A Session
• Put it on a Regular Schedule
• Case Study

Module 12: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations