In this episode, Geert and Rene dive into the concept of building a learning organization and why it's crucial for companies to encourage continuous learning among their employees. They discuss how technical debt can impact talent retention and how outdated technology can push engineers to seek more exciting opportunities elsewhere.

Along the way they dive into a few strategies to keep teams engaged, such as pairing experienced and less-experienced engineers, working on psychological safety, and promoting knowledge sharing within the company and how this is more than merely formal training.

Tune in to learn how learning and development go beyond formal training to drive long-term success.

In the episode, Geert and Rene reference 2 key models and concepts.

- 70-20-10 Learning Model: This model suggests that 70% of learning happens on the job, 20% comes from learning from peers, and only 10% is from formal education. It's a well-known framework in corporate learning and development.

- David Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model: This is a four-stage learning process that involves doing, reflecting, learning, and experimenting. The hosts discuss how this model applies to real-world engineering environments, particularly in pairing and team dynamics.