I think it is important to understand that not everyone is interested in active continual learning. They might change strategies or learn something new if there is a demonstrated benefit, or in response to problems that arise. But in general, they are happier to keep the status quo. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with that, especially if their role fits these traits.
So my advice is to learn to recognize this distinction to save yourself some disappointment. For people who are continual learners, the format probably won't matter as much... they will be interested anyway! Personally, I am more inclined toward content (of any kind) that I can consume on my own time (docs, podcasts, videos) rather than scheduled events (lunches, demo meetings). But other people will have different prefs.
Serial podcast creator and .NET Core maniac.
Can often be found talking about everything and nothing on one of the many podcasts that he produces (only one of them is about .NET Core, honest)
Location
Leeds, UK
Education
Computer Science with Games Development - BSc
Work
.NET Development Contractor; Podcast host, producer and editor
I think it is important to understand that not everyone is interested in active continual learning. They might change strategies or learn something new if there is a demonstrated benefit, or in response to problems that arise. But in general, they are happier to keep the status quo. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with that, especially if their role fits these traits.
This is the most important part, I think. And one which I hadn't even considered. II'll have to go back to the drawing board and re-think what I'd actually like to achieve, and how I could approach it with the thought that "not everyone will want to be involved," in mind.
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I think it is important to understand that not everyone is interested in active continual learning. They might change strategies or learn something new if there is a demonstrated benefit, or in response to problems that arise. But in general, they are happier to keep the status quo. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with that, especially if their role fits these traits.
So my advice is to learn to recognize this distinction to save yourself some disappointment. For people who are continual learners, the format probably won't matter as much... they will be interested anyway! Personally, I am more inclined toward content (of any kind) that I can consume on my own time (docs, podcasts, videos) rather than scheduled events (lunches, demo meetings). But other people will have different prefs.
This is the most important part, I think. And one which I hadn't even considered. II'll have to go back to the drawing board and re-think what I'd actually like to achieve, and how I could approach it with the thought that "not everyone will want to be involved," in mind.