[37]Capture and Share the Learning

HOW MUCH MONEY does your organization spend on conferences for team members? How much learning is lost when little or no information is shared and/or implemented when they return? As we discussed earlier, some of the best learning occurs through critical reflection on events (see Tip #26: Foster Critical Reflection and Tip #33: Conduct After-Action Reviews), and there is no better way of reflecting than to share what has been learned by others. This does not need to be a thirty-minute presentation—it can simply be a one-or two-point discussion touching on the highlights.

This tip can be a great springboard for powerful discussions, but often these opportunities are overlooked. Think back to the last conference ...

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