Internal Knowledge Sharing Forums

If you run a remote team, this is worth a read. Might be the coolest thing I've seen in ages. (Not perks. Not ai.) Something that makes life a bit better  We have 100s of devs across the Philippines, LATAM - everywhere. Some hybrid. Some fully remote.  Different clients, skills, experience etc Same thing: → Working solo most of the time. Heads down. Sometimes isolated. → Even when in the office. It kept reminding me of founder peer groups like EO, YPO, Hampton - Private forums where founders can share what's going on Talk openly. Share struggles. Help each other. No judgement. But founders aren’t the only ones who need that. Devs feel it too. Everyone does. So we asked: What if our devs had peer forums? Same rules: → No managers or direct team mates → Confidential safe space → Real talk on life and work We piloted it: Small groups (max 8). Same cohort monthly. Format: Share 1 work win + 1 work challenge Share 1 personal win + 1 personal challenge The group picks / votes 2 challenges from the group to deep dive on No advice - just experience-sharing The feedback? → One of the most special things I’ve done → Raw conversations → New real friendships → A safe space to learn and share ideas  What I learned: Peer learning might be the strongest form of learning Connection doesn’t just happen in remote - it has to be intentional Create the structure. Now they run the show They’ve planned their own hike next month I love this stuff. Thought it was worth sharing I think it could work anywhere - across roles, functions, or industries V cool to catch up with the pioneer group just now Danica Julius Darwin Stephanie Trishia Nicole Patricia. We told dad jokes. 🧡 Would love to hear if anyone else is experimenting with community building ideas 👇

Here’s how I learned something surprising about our team...! We tried something new at FreshBox Media Pvt. Ltd. as our bi-monthly learning initiatives. Normally, when we need guidance or fresh perspectives, we invite industry leaders or external experts. But this time, we decided to look inwards. We organized a Peer Power Workshop, a platform for people across different divisions to share their ideas and experiences on various topics. What surprised me was how much untapped knowledge already exists within the organization. From our IT team, Sumeet shared great ways to effectively manage projects, which turned out to be insightful for the Design team as well. Sanket from Brand Management team presented a unique approach to solving operational problems using Basecamp, and his suggestions resonated with many across teams. It was eye-opening to see how relevant and practical their ideas were for others. The takeaway? Organizations should start inside-out. Before bringing in external experts, let’s give our own people a chance to share what they know. Sometimes, the best solutions are already in the room—you just need to create the space for them to come out. It’s a small initiative, but the impact was big. I think more companies should try this. What do you think? #EmployeeEngagement #KnowledgeSharing #PeerLearning #Teamwork #Innovation #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #Upskilling #EmployeeExperience #Collaboration Disha Shetty Leona Sunil

From Knowledge Hoarding to Knowledge Sharing: The Culture Shift L&D Needs. 💡 Companies don’t have a knowledge problem. They have a knowledge-sharing problem. Think about it—when an expert employee leaves, does their knowledge stay? Or does it leave with them? 📌 Why is knowledge hoarding a problem? 🚫 Employees don’t share what they know because they fear becoming "replaceable." 🚫 Teams work in silos, making cross-functional collaboration difficult. 🚫 Companies rely on outdated documentation that doesn’t capture real insights. 🔥 How some organizations solved this: One company, struggling with high dependency on senior employees, built an internal Knowledge Exchange System where employees: 1. Recorded their expertise through short video walkthroughs. 2. Created open forums for sharing best practices and lessons learned. 3. Integrated peer mentorship programs, where employees taught each other. 🚀 The impact? ✔️ Faster onboarding for new employees. ✔️ Less reliance on single experts—knowledge was accessible to all. ✔️ Teams collaborated more effectively, breaking down silos. 💡 What’s one way your company promotes knowledge-sharing? Drop your insights below! 👇