Issues Addressed
When to Use
Lean Coffee Meetings
Lean Coffee Meetings are structured, agenda-less meetings where participants gather, build an agenda, and begin talking. Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting is democratically generated.
Origins
Implementation Details
How Lean Coffee Meetings Work
Lean Coffee is a structured, but agenda-less meeting. Participants gather, build an agenda, and begin talking. Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting is democratically generated.
Key Components
- Topic Generation: Participants write topics on index cards.
- Voting: Each participant votes on the topics they are most interested in discussing.
- Time-Boxed Discussions: Each topic is discussed for a set amount of time, typically 5-10 minutes.
- Continued Voting: After the time is up, participants vote to continue the discussion or move on.
Best Practices
- Use a timer to keep discussions on track.
- Encourage equal participation from all attendees.
- Document key takeaways and action items.
Implementation Steps
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Gather participants and explain the Lean Coffee format
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Have participants write down topics on index cards
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Vote on topics to prioritize discussion
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Discuss each topic for a set time, then vote to continue or move on
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Document key takeaways and action items
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