Making It Happen

Turn learning into daily practice.

Now we discuss applying everything you've learned into your daily practice. What feels natural? What will need some work? What will make the biggest impact? What learnings and advice will you pass on to others?

Type
Exercise
Time
30 minutes
Group size
4-12 people
Best as
Closing exercise
In depth

A little more detail.

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Research suggests that people who spend the last 15 minutes of a training session writing and reflecting on what they have learned recall 23% more than others. "Learning by doing" is more effective when coupled with deliberate reflection, or "learning by thinking", according to the research.

Our workshops are designed with practical outcomes in mind, so we encourage participants to think about how they will apply what they have learned while the content is still fresh. Ideally we're looking for something tangible, that can be added to a to-do list.

Read more here: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/learning-by-thinking-how-reflection-improves-performance

Outcomes

What you'll leave with.

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BRIEF Facilitation notes

How to run it.

When to use it

Use Making It Happen to close a session by turning learning into practice. People decide what feels natural, what needs work and what will make the biggest impact, capturing tangible actions while the content is still fresh.

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Use it when

  • A session is ending and you want its value to carry into daily work.
  • People need to commit to specific, tangible actions.
  • The team wants to share advice and learning with others.

Not the right tool when

  • You want a fuller three-month plan with check-ins. Use Momentum Check.
  • The team needs a shared list of owned actions. Use Team To-Do List.
Used in

Workshops that feature this tool.

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Use it with your team

This tool works best in a well-facilitated room.

Using this tool with a skilled facilitator means that discussions are focused, time is used efficiently, and the group moves toward consensus, making the session productive and impactful.