The burden is on you. Workers at all levels must learn to identify their weaknesses, uncover their blind spots and strengthen their skills. Don't wait for your overstretched manager to do it for you – take the initiative.
Ideally, organizations would do more to foster career development: encourage more-immediate feedback, develop clear performance criteria, deliver developmental feedback with clarity and tact, and provide resources and incentives for managers to make employee development a priority.
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