Context There is an essential connection between employee motivation, loyalty, and performance, and ...

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Context There is an essential connection between employee motivation, loyalty, and performance, and the presence of dynamic learning and development (L&D) opportunities. Successful organizations understand the importance of L&D when developing strategies leading toward cultivating competitive advantages. It is important to understand who can engage in key roles when developing effective L&D programs. Post a Response The Effective Development Starts with ManagersLinks to an external site. article suggests a manager's involvement in L&D initiatives can lead to meeting new employee expectations regarding L&D activity. Based on the article, respond to the following. Explain how manager engagement is an essential reality in the improvement and effectiveness of L&D activities.  Include what managers can do to support L&D activity and meet employee expectations.  Provide an example from your own experience of an instance when you observed a manager taking a key role in L&D activity. Provide an example of when a manager did not take a key role and detail the lost opportunity(s) you may now recognize as having been squandered.