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At its core, delegation isn\u2019t just about efficiency &#8211; it\u2019s an act of trust. And when done well, it creates the conditions for people to learn by doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For L&amp;D professionals, this insight matters. The research highlights that effective delegation directly increases self-directed learning behaviours, particularly how often people seek feedback to improve. When employees feel trusted with meaningful work, they don\u2019t just deliver the task. They reflect, ask questions, build new skills, and grow in confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is exactly what every L&amp;D strategy aims to achieve: a workforce motivated from within, developing skills through real-world challenges, not just structured programmes. 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