25 Lunch and Learn Ideas for Work
Posted by Sarah Pryor
Lunch and learn events are a great way to offer employees something informative and fun to do during their midday break. Usually comprised of a short presentation by an expert, lunch and learn events can cover a variety of topics, from career-enhancing tips to personal goals. Bring in a catered lunch for the crew and start learning with these 25 lunch and learn topics.
Technology and Communication
- Social Media 101 - Have your marketing or public relations professionals host this lunch and learn, where they can teach other employees about social media best practices. Give basic info for social media newbies (what is a hashtag anyway?) before hitting the highlights of your company's social media strategy. Want employees to post fun photos from work-related events and tag your business? Show example posts and explain how engagement online can benefit your bottom dollar.
- Elevator Speech Networking - Bring in an expert to help employees sharpen their rapid-fire networking skills. Have them craft an elevator speech with relevant professional information and then tell them when and how to use it.
- Public Speaking Primer - Public speaking is useful for everyone — from your employees who speak at large conventions to people giving small presentations to their teams. Find a professional from an organization like Toastmasters or simply get your company's best public speaker to lay out some of the best ways to fine-tune speaking skills.
- Email Communication 101 - Everyone hates the exhaustive small talk-laden intro. List some email communication "Dos" and "Don'ts" and encourage attendees to talk about their email pet peeves. Finish by including email best practices and tips.
