A coffee break during training can drag on if everyone queues at one machine. Good planning keeps it to a few minutes.
Plan meeting or training coffee around the number of attendees and the break time. With a larger group, brew ahead into thermal carafes or set up several serving points, so the break does not turn into a queue at one machine.
Headcount and timing
Check the attendee list and break times. The first break usually uses the most coffee, because some people arrive without their morning cup.
How to speed up serving
- Coffee brewed ahead into thermal carafes.
- A separate table for tea and water.
- Cups set out before the break starts.
- Extras in one place, at the end of the table.
When trainings are regular
If your office runs trainings often, a device near the room that serves drinks quickly and without staff, such as a coffee vending machine (publisher's site), can help.
FAQ
How much coffee should we prepare? Base it on what previous events used and add a small buffer.
Do we need decaf? It is worth having, especially for afternoon breaks.