Instant learning - right here, right now

Business is always moving. As a result many operational people are always on the run. When they need to learn something new, they preferably get a USB stick, plug it into their brain, download a program and continue their daily rush with more knowledge. There is NO TIME FOR TRAINING.

This situation reminds me of a scene in "The Matrix" staring Keano Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. (watch movie below)

This is a science fiction movie. This technology doesn't exist yet. But as with all science fiction movies they often are a projection of a dream, a future, a desire... and maybe one day, this dream becomes reality.

What can we learn from this ? 
This dream is still a dream and no reality. I believe we should provide small chunks of instant information people can use to do their job. On the other hand, everybody should make time every once in a while to learn, get new ideas, turn off the action button and turn on the learn button. We need to evolve towards a combination of formal learning moments AND instant toolkits. I believe this is the only way Learning & Development can support Operations in a pragmatic way that delivers results. It needs investment from both sides.

My tip to you :
Attend trainings, read books and make small notes of things you never want to forget. Things you believe you might need in the future. From every class, every book, every seminar, there should be 1 to 5 such things. It is up to you to put them on paper and use them at the right moment. OK, you can google or youtube anything right on the spot, but remember, the above described technique is the most qualitative instant knowledge anno 2013. It is up to you to build yourself for the future.