Knowledge Resilience

Testing Peers

Welcome to episode 130 of the Testing Peers Podcast.
This time join David, Russell, Chris and Dermot as we talk Knowledge Resilience.

After an ice breaker where Russell poses the question to the Peers of what have we wanted to learn, but have not yet achieved.

Then Dermot sets up the main topic with the following question: "what would you do with the knowledge that you acquired? If you learned it, it's fine, but if you wanted to share that knowledge. How would you transmit that?

We talk about:

• How people learn differently, and why a mix of formats matters
• Creating living documentation that stays connected to real questions
• What stops people from sharing, from fear and past experience to unspoken team dynamics
• How consulting and leadership roles shift your perspective on giving away knowledge
• Why rotating responsibilities and refreshing training helps surface hidden gaps
• The role of psychological safety in building a culture where sharing is the norm

If you've ever struggled with stale docs, tribal knowledge, or a team that relies on “just ask Dave” then this one’s for you.

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