The document describes a learning cell, which is a small peer learning group of 4-6 professionals that meets regularly for 2-4 hours per session. The group has an overarching theme but discusses detailed topics in an open manner. It operates with principles of openness, trust, balanced participation, and learning from each other rather than proving points. Typical sessions involve check-ins, planning the agenda, carrying out the planned discussion, and summarizing the key outcomes.

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Learning Cell
• Peer learning group for professional development.
• Small group of 4-6 persons.
• Has an umbrella theme but its detailed topics are created in open fashion.
• The group meet on regular basis for 2-4 hours per session.
• Can supplement a bigger training process or can be run as a separate
process.
• Can be run without an facilitator or coach as self-organised group. The group
might, however, need some advice and guidance when starting the group.
Basics of Learning Cell

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Operating Conditions of a
Learning Cell
• Openness.
• Trust and confidentiality.
• Balanced listening and talking.
• Using “I” or “My” as opposed to talking in generic terms. Discussions about
real life, projects, things learnt, not about generic issues.
• More questions, less advice.
• The discussions are about learning from each other, not to prove one’s point.
Ground rules

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Learning Cell Session Agenda
• Check-In. Everyone talks on their turn.
• Planning the agenda of the meeting. Discussing on
the topics to be covered.
• Carrying out the agenda.
• Making a summary of the meeting. A short
discussion and a 5-point memo is fine.
Agenda example