About this session
A facilitated peer-learning exchange. Colleagues teach five-minute micro-lessons: one useful idea, tool, technique or process at a time.
Each lesson follows the same rhythm: teach it, try a tiny action where useful, take a quick question, note what to keep and move on.
The facilitator handles the structure, timing, contributor preparation and shared learning capture, so the session keeps its energy and everyone leaves with notes they can use.
What your people take away
- Teach one useful idea, tool or technique
- Keep each lesson to five focused minutes
- Learn several useful things from colleagues in one session
- Capture what the group learns to use later
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Prepare the lessonsA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Prepare the lessons: choose one useful thing, shrink it to five minutes and set the format.
- Choose one useful thing
- Shrink it to five minutes
- Set the format
Covers Prepare the lessons, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Prepare the lessonsParticipants choose and shape five-minute lessons and agree the format.
- Prepare the lessons
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Prepare the lessons.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Lightning roundsBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also teach and learn in lightning rounds with a quick question burst after each.
- Prepare the lessons
- Lightning rounds
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Prepare the lessons and Lightning rounds.
3 hours
3 Hours — Capture what to keepBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also capture what to keep and connect with contributors.
- Prepare the lessons
- Lightning rounds
- Capture what to keep
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Prepare the lessons, Lightning rounds and Capture what to keep.
Full day
Full Day — A Full Day of Lightning LearningA longer exchange with many contributors, rotating stations and a shared learning record at the end.
- Prepare the lessons
- Lightning rounds
- Capture what to keep
- More lessons, more people
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Prepare the lessons
Every length- Choose one useful thingContributors pick one idea, tool or technique worth sharing.
- Shrink it to five minutesThe facilitator helps them shape it with a simple micro-lesson card.
- Set the formatThe group chooses a relay, teach-and-try, stations or a mix.
Lightning rounds
90 minutes and longer- Teach itEach contributor teaches for five minutes against a visible timer.
- Try a tiny actionWhere useful, the room tries one small action straight away.
- Question burstA short question round follows each lesson.
Capture what to keep
3 hours and longer- Personal notesParticipants note the ideas they want to use.
- Shared captureThe group builds a shared record of what was taught.
- Follow-up connectionsPeople can connect with contributors after the session.
More lessons, more people
Full day only- More contributorsLonger sessions fit more lessons and contributors.
- Lightning stationsSmall groups rotate between stations with different teachers.
- Reuse the formulaEveryone leaves with a five-minute lesson formula to use again.
Tools and materials
- Micro-Lesson Card
- Contributor preparation guide
- Visible timer
- Learning capture sheet
Who it’s for
- Team meetings and knowledge-sharing hours
- Onboarding follow-ups
- Conference breakouts
- Virtual team events
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Lightning Learning
How long is Lightning Learning?
Lightning Learning runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Prepare the lessons: choose one useful thing, shrink it to five minutes and set the format. A 60-minute session covers Prepare the lessons in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Lightning rounds. A 3-hour session adds Capture what to keep. A full-day session adds More lessons, more people.
Can Lightning Learning be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Lightning Learning?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Lightning Learning to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.