tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424115032360122185.post1353036888829615240..comments2023-09-11T09:10:47.965-07:00Comments on Thoughts from Training Time: Are “lunch and learns” bad for business?G Neilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16505415939811230868noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424115032360122185.post-6848359936048651532010-09-23T14:55:58.777-07:002010-09-23T14:55:58.777-07:00Although I thought people would like them, I'm...Although I thought people would like them, I'm finding that Lunch and Learn (brown bag) isn't working too well here. Most don't bring their lunch and then the others feel awkward eating in front of them. Smelly/messy lunches are also an issue. <br /><br />When we provide the food, then it is very different. Class differences melt away and the subtle message is "training is valuable enough for our 'employer' to invest" in it.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326227024808574991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424115032360122185.post-36100951074715238332010-06-29T11:10:35.386-07:002010-06-29T11:10:35.386-07:00As a former participant in Lunch and Learns and no...As a former participant in Lunch and Learns and now a Business Etiquette Protocol Trainer and Coach, I can say without reservation that employees love an interactive session during lunch where they can learn about business development and/or subject matters to increase productivity or save time/money. Lunch and Learns are not only necessary in hectic business environments today, it is pivotal to specific industry success. <br />Lori GershUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651459798793513554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424115032360122185.post-85963902768068345322009-07-12T14:26:37.278-07:002009-07-12T14:26:37.278-07:00I think for the right topics and purpose lunch &am...I think for the right topics and purpose lunch & learns are great. When the learning benefits from the community building of dining together it is especially valuable. We also find that discussions flow easy when eating and relaxing is included.<br /><br />Some topics would not be good in this environment, like harrassement.<br /><br />Also, yes I lunch and interview. Dining with an applicant is very telling.Lois Melbournehttp://blog.aquire.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424115032360122185.post-82074238492671958222009-07-03T06:36:42.908-07:002009-07-03T06:36:42.908-07:00Milton sounds like a Grinch. Lunch & learns ar...Milton sounds like a Grinch. Lunch & learns are voluntary, and our employees love them. And yes, unfortunately, I have done “lunch and conference calls”, “lunch and project reviews”, and “lunch and budgeting”. Welcome to the real world.Dan McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634914124037453298noreply@blogger.com