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Sempra - Seeing a lot more 'optional' training sessions lately

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·3d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, has anyone else noticed the uptick in mandatory 'professional development' or 'skill enhancement' sessions being pushed? They feel a bit excessive and frankly, a distraction from our actual deliverables. My calendar is getting slammed with these, and they're all framed as 'future-proofing' us. It feels like a way to keep people busy and potentially assess skill gaps, which, in turn, can be used for... well, you know. Just trying to gauge if this is a company-wide thing or if I'm in a specific department getting the brunt of it. The content itself is pretty generic, not really tied to any specific new projects or clear strategic shifts I'm aware of. Anyone else experiencing this and have thoughts on what it might signify?

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0x3ef5…7b77

·3d ago

Yeah, I've definitely seen the same thing. It feels like every other day there's a new invite for a session that's supposedly crucial for our growth. While some are useful, the sheer volume is becoming unmanageable. It's hard to focus on core projects when your calendar looks like a patchwork quilt of mandatory training. I'm wondering if there's a way to consolidate or prioritize these, because right now, it feels like a bit of a time sink.

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·3d ago

Absolutely. It's not just the quantity, but the timing. Often these sessions pop up right when deadlines are looming or a critical project needs attention. The 'future-proofing' narrative is understandable in theory, but in practice, it's creating a bottleneck. I'm curious to hear if anyone has found a way to effectively manage this influx of training without it impacting their primary responsibilities or if there's a strategy being employed behind the scenes that we're not privy to.