Coaching for Leaders 444: How to Have Learning Meetings, with Lisa Cummings
Dec 9, 2019
Lisa Cummings, Founder and CEO of Lead Through Strengths, shares her expertise on transforming team meetings into dynamic learning sessions. She highlights the importance of consistent learning, even if it's just a few minutes per meeting. Lisa encourages starting meetings with a learning component to connect team members' strengths to their tasks. She also discusses practical strategies for fostering collaboration and sustaining enthusiasm for strengths application, emphasizing that intentional dialogue can significantly enhance team effectiveness.
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StrengthsFinder Abandonment
- Teams often use StrengthsFinder initially but abandon it due to busyness.
- They later rediscover its value, highlighting the need for consistent application.
Learning Meeting vs. Section
- A dedicated "learning meeting" prevents operational tasks from encroaching on development time.
- Even a short "learning section" within regular meetings is beneficial.
Setting the Tone for Learning
- Prepare the team for a learning section by setting the tone and explaining its purpose.
- Emphasize the practical benefits, like improved efficiency and collaboration.