Small shifts. Big change. Over lunch.
Lunch & Learns are 25–30 minute interactive sessions designed to cultivate agile behaviours within teams. These sessions offer a hands-on approach to developing trust, collaboration, and adaptability, requiring minimal preparation and fitting seamlessly into your team's schedule.
Whether you're an internal agile enabler, team lead, or a passionate team member, this toolkit equips you to facilitate impactful sessions that foster continuous learning and growth.
Agility isn't solely achieved through formal training; it's embedded in daily practice. Lunch & Learn sessions create opportunities for reflection, experimentation, and human connection—right within your team's routine.
For internal agile enablers, these sessions serve as a platform to hone your facilitation skills, inspire colleagues, and reinforce your role as a catalyst for change. It's culture transformation through consistent, shared experiences—not just presentations.es here
A curated collection of concise, practical exercises suitable for in-person or virtual settings. Each session is:
Low-prep: Ready-to-use materials minimise setup time.
Action-focused: Emphasises experiential learning over theory.
Inclusive: Designed for participants at all levels of agile familiarity.
Repeatable: Encourages ongoing practice and reinforcement.
Understanding Agile Foundations & Our Way:
Unlearning & Re-learning: Exploring skills, attitudes, and behaviour shifts.
Feedback with the SBI Model: Practising structured feedback techniques.
Active Listening & Difficult Conversations: Enhancing communication skills.
Understanding Flow & Team Health: Utilising the Aeroplane Game to illustrate team dynamics and flow.
These exercises can be conducted individually or sequenced to build a comprehensive learning journey.
Embedding agility requires intentional shifts in team behaviours. The following sessions focus on cultivating key agile mindsets:
Exercise: The Solution Spectrum
Encourage shared ownership by transitioning from top-down directives to collaborative decision-making.
Exercise: The Listening Circle
Foster understanding by moving beyond argumentation to empathetic, open-ended conversations.
Exercise: The Lighter Lift
Promote innovation by embracing small, safe-to-fail experiments over exhaustive planning.
Exercise: Design Without Me
Build autonomy by stepping back and allowing teams to take initiative and lead solutions.
Exercise: The Rewind & Reframe
Shift from defending your stance to learning from perspective—practise reflection over reaction.
Each session is designed to be completed in 25–30 minutes, making them ideal for integration into regular team routines.
New to Lunch & Learns? Here's how to get started:
Select a Relevant Exercise: Choose a session that aligns with your team's current challenges or goals.
Timebox the Session: Keep it concise—25 to 30 minutes is plenty for meaningful engagement.
Invite 10–15 People: Keep it cosy and conversational. Small groups create safer spaces for honest dialogue.
Establish a Regular Cadence: Schedule sessions monthly to build and maintain momentum.
Collaborate with a Co-Facilitator: #PairUp – it’s easier and more energising when you co-host.
Utilise Available Resources: The toolkit is plug-and-play. No need to reinvent the wheel.
Promote the Sessions: Post on your work socials, Slack channels, and pin up flyers around the office to invite curiosity and build a buzz.
Engage with Peers: Reach out to colleagues already running Lunch & Learns—borrow what works.
Embrace Imperfection: You’re creating a practice space, not putting on a show. Let it be messy and real.
Follow Up: Share what happened on Workplace or LinkedIn. Gather feedback and use it to shape the next one.
Ready to begin?
Choose an exercise, schedule a session, and invite your team to embark on a journey of agile growth—one lunch at a time.
For additional support or to share your experiences, feel free to get in touch.