Course Overview
Creating a Lunch and Learn session is a cost-effective way to deliver training while encouraging collaboration and employee engagement. These informal learning sessions are ideal for introducing new topics, demonstrating products or services, refreshing previous training, sharing best practices, and fostering networking among employees.
This workshop equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design, organize, facilitate, and evaluate successful Lunch and Learn sessions. Participants will learn how to create engaging content, encourage participation, manage challenges, and continuously improve future sessions through effective feedback.
Workshop Objectives
- Understand what a Lunch and Learn session is and is not
- Learn how to effectively set up and manage a Lunch and Learn session
- Develop engaging and relevant training content
- Address challenging situations and participant behaviors
- Create meaningful take-away materials
- Use participant feedback to improve future Lunch and Learn sessions
Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Workshop Objectives
- Action Plan
- Evaluation Form
- Pre-Assignment
- Pre-Test
Module Two: The Preparation
- Finding the Best Location
- Setting Up the Venue
- Conducting a Focus Group
- Practice and Rehearsal
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Three: Creating the Content (Part I)
- Selecting the Right Topic
- Incorporating Hands-On Activities
- Staying Focused on Objectives
- Keeping the Session Informal
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Four: Creating the Content (Part II)
- Making the Session Interactive
- Reviewing Content Thoroughly
- Creating Customized Presentations
- Backing Up Materials
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Five: Facilitating the Session
- Establishing Ground Rules
- Delivering an Effective Opening
- Using a Parking Lot for Questions
- Adjusting During the Session
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Six: Food and Facilities Management
- Providing Food
- Managing Participants Bringing Their Own Meals
- Deciding When to Eat
- Cleaning Up and Venue Breakdown
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Seven: Creating Take-Away Materials
- Handouts and Learning Resources
- Quizzes and Self-Assessments
- Sharing Meeting Minutes and Session Notes
- Reference Materials and White Papers
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Eight: Managing Difficult Situations and People
- Handling Disruptions
- Managing Food-Related Issues
- Gaining Senior Management Support
- Encouraging Participant Engagement
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Nine: Understanding What a Lunch and Learn Is Not
- Avoiding Heavy or Sensitive Topics
- Understanding Why It Is Not Mandatory Training
- Knowing Its Role Alongside Traditional Training
- Avoiding the “Free Lunch” Mentality
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Ten: Best Practices (Part I)
- Collecting Feedback and Making Improvements
- Utilizing Star Employees as Presenters
- Providing Agendas in Advance
- Keeping Sessions Casual and Engaging
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Eleven: Best Practices (Part II)
- Using Sessions as Refreshers
- Creating Networking Opportunities
- Hosting Upper Management Q&A Sessions
- Establishing a Regular Schedule
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Lessons Learned
