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Employees tend to rely more on manager feedback than on traditional development frameworks when it comes to improving their skills, RedThread Research said.
Published June 12, 2026
Lara Ewen
Are L&D leaders stepping away from strategy discussions?
Employees tend to rely more on manager feedback than on traditional development frameworks when it comes to improving their skills, RedThread Research said.
TL;DRAI
RedThread Research shows declining L&D leader participation in strategy meetings; workers rely on manager feedback over traditional L&D frameworks. L&D shifts from strategic pillar to tactical operator embedded in business, with technology investments prioritizing on-the-job performance over content creation.
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