Learning at work is work, and we must make space for it

Re:Learning at work is work, and we must make space for it by cushychicken on Wednesday December 11, 2019 @10:07AM (#21763016)

>I find it hard to get direct reports to accept sometimes that it is not only okay, but required, by me that they learn new things

Does this apply to skills that might be more applicable to another team?

My current manager encourages learning, but shoos me away from topics that are handled by other managers. Frustratingly, he's blocked transitions of mine to other teams with work that I've found interesting and educated myself on.

How do you prioritize learning, and balance it against your interests as a manager to keep your resources focused on your objectives?

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Re:Learning at work is work, and we must make space for it by pferde on Wednesday December 11, 2019 @10:16AM (#21763122)

You can't, and you shouldn't. Your "resources" (what a derogatory way to refer to people, by the way) will be more valuable, more competent, if they know more than just that what's needed for your team's direct focus.

Being able to place your own work in broader context is very powerful.

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Re:Learning at work is work, and we must make space for it by cushychicken on Wednesday December 11, 2019 @10:32AM (#21763325)

>Your "resources" (what a derogatory way to refer to people, by the way) will be more valuable, more competent, if they know more than just that what's needed for your team's direct focus.

Would that I could safely direct your ire to my manager.

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Re:Learning at work is work, and we must make space for it by pferde on Thursday December 12, 2019 @05:24AM (#21770774)

You mean to your management resource? :)

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Re:Learning at work is work, and we must make space for it by mulmen on Wednesday December 11, 2019 @02:05PM (#21765659)

The second a manager blocks a transition it’s time to leave the company.

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