It's a win-win: our free sessions serve as a means for us to test out the latest discoveries, topics, models, and tools, while you have the opportunity to engage in short, virtual learning and development. Sessions run for 20 minutes, with an optional 10-minute Q&A afterwards. See our schedule of sessions below.
Across the week of 12th May, we're running a series of our most popular Espresso Sessions in affiliation with Learning at Work Week 2025. Browse below and join us to learn more about a diverse range of topics hosted by our diverse selection of subject experts.
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New sessions are uploaded on a regular basis. Keep updated on more events on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need a Zoom account to join the sessions? No, you can join the session as a guest if you don't have a Zoom account. Just click the meeting link in your email or calendar appointment, and you'll be able to navigate your way to the session.
Do I need to put my camera on? It's not mandatory, but it always helps the facilitators of the sessions if they can see people. It's also useful for us to keep an eye on participant responses and engagement - this allows us to adapt our approach or focus during the session to deliver as much value as we can.
Will I be expected to come off mute to speak? No, you won't be expected to come off mute to speak. The Espresso sessions are mostly run in the style of a presentation, with possibly one or two interactive activities in a session. We won't ask you to speak; we'll us the Chat, Gestures or Polling function instead. You have the choice to come off mute during the Q&A if you'd like to ask the facilitator a question.
Will I be expected to interact in any way? In the Espresso Sessions, we tend to use the Chat, Gesture or Polling function in Zoom. While not mandatory, it often helps to engage in these interactions, making the activities more meaningful. You can contribute a question (or a few of them) to the Q&A if you'd like, too.
Can I join these sessions on my phone or tablet? You can join these sessions on your phone or tablet, but we find the experience for the participant tends to be better if you join on a computer.
What if I can't make a session? If you can't make a session you registered for, please send an email to hello@d4spartnership.co.uk and let us know you won't be there. We can remove you from the attendee list, thereby opening up a space for someone else to join.
What if I'm late? Don't worry if you're late - we understand that unexpected interruptions can happen. We'll admit you to the session if you arrive late, but please bear in mind we start on time. Please try to arrive a minute or so early if you can, so you don't miss anything.
Will the session be recorded? No, we don't record Espresso Sessions. This is because participant names may be visible on the call and we'd like to protect people's confidentiality. If questions are raised at the end of the session, the person asking may not want this to be recorded, either.
Will the slides be shared afterwards? If you'd like a copy of the slides, please get in touch by sending an email to hello@d4spartnership.co.uk and we'll send them to you after the session.
Do I have to stick around for the 10-minute Q&A at the end? You don't have to stick around. While it'd be great to have you there, feel free to leave the session any time you'd like. The Q&A may not run for the entire 10 minutes if we don't get many questions. Often it can be useful to observe or engage in the Q&A, as people may bring real, grounded problems into the discussion and the facilitator will do their best to provide a considered response or solution.
Can I be contacted about upcoming events? Yes, we can alert you to upcoming sessions via email if you'd like. When filling in your details on the order form to reserve your place on an Espresso Session, tick the box that asks if you'd like to be updated on new Espresso Sessions. You'll then be added to the email list. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" on any of those emails. Alternatively, we'll publish new sessions on this page regularly, so you can keep updated by visiting here.