how to build a learning community with lean coffee
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How to start a community of learning with Lean Coffee
Mark Kilby
October 3, 2013
Mark Kilby
Enterprise Agile Coach
@mkilby– twitter
http://markkilby.com
Software since 1990; Coaching since 2003
AgileOrlando.com co-founder
Purpose today is to…
Understand what
people know
(or want to learn)
in your “community”
Benefit(s)
• Help those eager to learn
• Find expertise and stories to share
• Calm those nervous about change
• (perhaps) Start a new community
Agenda
1. What is a learning community?
2. What’s the simplest way to start a
learning community?
3. Tips for serving Lean Coffee
LEARNING COMMUNITY?What is a
A Learning Community is…
A group of people who share common emotions, values, or beliefs, and are:• actively engaged • in learning together from each
other, • and by habituation.
SIMPLEST WAY TO START A LEARNING COMMUNITY?
What is the
From http://www.nonformalii.ro/uploads/files/open-space-principles.jpg
But how can I provide “open space”?
• In one hour (or less)?• With little notice ?• Without a “theme” or a plan?• As often as possible?• Where everyone can learn AND
share?
Do you have?
LEAN COFFEE
• Started by Jim Benson (personal kanban) and Jeremy Lightsmith in Seattle 2009
• Didn’t want to start a cumbersome organization
• Lean Coffee still meets every week• See other cities at LeanCoffee.org
and Meetup.com
Yum!
SERVING LEAN COFFEETips for
Tips for serving (1) Pick a unique venue (different & safe to share)
(2) Have a 1-2 week rhythm
(3) Have someone experienced present, but don’t have them do all the talking
(4) More tips and info at markkilby.com
You can do this distributed too…
Using Google Drive so everyone can
edit/vote/take notes
Mark Kilby
Enterprise Agile Coach
@mkilby– twitter
http://markkilby.com
Or, please join us forLean Coffee Orlandoevery other Friday
(check AgileOrlando.com)
Time to serve your own Lean Coffee
Now serve your own Lean Coffee to start building your community