101 Ideas, collected from experienced LearnScope participants, on how to survive a work based learning project have been narrowed down to twelve "top tips" to ensure your LearnScope project thrives. Many thanks to those who generated and processed these ideas by participating in the 101 Ideas email game with Thiagi.
- Find someone for support and assistance ... someone to complain to, share joys with and connect with!!
- Remember that this is about learning, therefore people will make mistakes. Welcome them as opportunities to grow.
- Recognise the achievements of all team members.
- Don't underestimate the time you'll need to do everything. Make sure you build in enough time to enjoy the journey and really absorb what's happening.
- Keep a diary - you'll be amazed at how much you forget if you don't.
- Communicate achievements to all staff in your organisation (including your Manager).
- Have a contingency plan.
- Formalise the beginning. At the first workshop/meeting, use name-tags, personalised folders etc.
- Be flexible.
- Make up a monthly newsletter and send it to everyone
- Become passionate about the project. But do not allow passion to narrow your tunnel of vision.
- Find a mentor to offer support.
