The Best Learning Experience is in Person

Published on 3 February 2012 by Glenn Burr

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When it comes to learning for business, things typically boil down to about two types of understanding. The first is when you read a book, accrue information about a company’s history and practices and look at your own company to see what you might change. Helpful, but far from the ideal.

The second is when you experience the book in person. There’s a depth that just can’t be experienced without seeing “it” in action. And as a community that encourages practitioner based learning, it doesn’t get more “in practice” then stepping through the doors and seeing how these Small Giants work.

In the past, the Small Giants Community hosted a whirlwind tour of some of the companies featured in Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big. Now, thanks to some members who have taken the initiative to help build an experience based program, we have the opportunity to combine not only going into a Small Giant to see how they work, but also spending time with other leaders who are capturing that experience for themselves.

In April, the Great Game of Business and SRC Holdings will be hosting a Small Giants roundtable session that you should make plans to be a part of. Highlights of the event include:

- Introduction to Open Book Management
- Tour and Participate in Huddle at SRC Facility
- Supervisor / Manager Panel Discussion
- Hourly Employee Panel Discussion
- Q&A / Discussion with Jack Stack

There will also be a Small Giants roundtable/workday where you can learn from leaders experiencing the same challenges in business, but from very different perspectives. It’s an open book, open company event that goes goes beyond your expectations for sharing and learning.

You can learn more about the costs and how to participate by emailing me (glenn@smallgiants.org). SEATS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED!

To learn more about our past experiences at the Great Game of Business, click the video below or check out some of these great pieces from the SRC/GGOB resources page.

&Samhoud Visits SRC on Small Giants Safari
NYT "Open the Books" Blog
How To Practice Open Book Management

Be on the lookout for more information as this unique learning event develops!

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