Originally Posted by
paulhood
I guess it really depends on the learning style of each person, for me it does not help me to study materials outside the company before hand, perhaps I have more trouble learning to then unlearn something, but that is just me.
Learning is a much about confidence accessing the information you have as it is about brining new information into your mind. If people are able to connect the dots better if they've seen a YouTube video describing something great! There are risks, though. Regardless of material, inappropriate learning can occur.
Our ability to learn independently is a requisite of our profession. So we have to assume people know what is or is not helpful to their personal education. They know how they absorb, prioritize and access information. If they can't figure that out without outside direction, do we really need them in Bangui or Dushanbe?