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How to make your lunch and learn a success?

Lunch and learn sessions, also known as "learn at lunch" or "lunch and learn" events, are the perfect opportunity to boost learning, strengthen team cohesion and thus contribute to the success of your business.

Advice for managers and human resources: 7 tips to successfully conduct your company training while improving the well-being of your teams using the lunch and learn method:

Choose a relevant topic
Select a theme that is useful to your employees and aligned with company objectives. Prioritize topics that bring tangible value to their work and spark their interest.

Offer a suitable meal
Consider allergies and dietary restrictions. Choose the ideal format: lunches, appetizers, meal boxes, cold buffet… and adjust the quantities. Add snacks and coffee breaks to maintain energy levels. If lunch and learn sessions are frequent, vary the menus. Discover our AvecPlaisirs offers.

Choose a suitable location
Choose a comfortable, bright, well-ventilated, and quiet space with the necessary equipment (projection, screen). For ideas, explore our suggested venues in Montreal.

Include remote workers
Use Teams or GoToMeeting to enable live participation. If there are any constraints (time constraints, availability), record the session for later viewing.

Promote the event
Announce it as soon as the venue and speaker are confirmed. Send out calendar invitations, intranet messages, posters, or text messages. Generate excitement by highlighting the benefits and the contributions of the participants.

Encourage interaction
Ask questions, suggest small group activities, and encourage discussion to boost engagement.

Evaluate and adjust
Gather feedback immediately after the activity: lessons learned, strengths, improvements. Conduct a second assessment 1 to 3 months later to measure the integration of acquired skills and identify any obstacles.

By following these tips, you can organize a successful lunch and learn that will stimulate learning, strengthen team cohesion, and contribute to your company's success.