Problem:
It is hard to get tractable feedback when we are on client site because Jim (or any other person) is not there to assess the situation and address it immediately. The feedback we do get is very delayed and relies on us telling "the story of what happened".
This it not much different from the situation we were in when we started the apprenticeship 2.5 years ago: Jim was busy establishing client relationships and running the day to day business. A large body of knowledge that has carried us all through the apprenticeship stems from the impromptu conversations we had in the office, right after our IPMs and with running code in front of us. Issues and potential solutions were spotted by other apprentices and worked on directly with a pair.
We want that feedback cycle back.
Proposal: Internal Journeyman tour
Give us a day per quarter per person in which we can visit another project. There the person will provide feedback, insight, and external stimulus. The person being visited benefits from having an extra, external person to talk through ideas and get feedback on day-to-day dealings. The visitor will be able to break out of their routine, focus on observing and giving feedback, and practice the role of a coach/consultant.
The pair will make sure that the timing is right for their respective clients.