1. Please read the following case study and then answer the questions that follow:Case StudySelf-Development"If you want to be a champion, you have to train like a contender"Employers can no longer offer life-long employment or a full development program for our personal agenda ofcontinuous improvement. We must take responsibility for our career and design our own developmentprogram.Most people's greatest fear is that of losing their job and not being employable anywhere else. Some of thefollowing will help ensure that you remain an attractive employee and sought after individual.Keep well informedKnow what is going on in your industry, with competitors and within the community. Subscribe and read anyindustry specific journals and network outside of your usual circles when attending Business to Business daysor training sessions. Always carry a notepad to remind you of useful information or websites.Know what you wantOnce you have a very clear idea which way is the right way for you, huge amounts of information will comefrom a variety of sources that you had not noticed before. Don't be afraid to have big visions for yourself-understand what is in your heart and know what motivates you. Have a plan and be clear and bold aboutachieving it.Think successWrite down all your strengths and successes. Think about each one in turn, picture it and remember thatwonderful feeling of success. This is a wonderful exercise to adopt not only when you are feeling good aboutyourself but especially if you need a bit of a boost during times of self-doubt.Keep physically and mentally fitHealthy eating and exercise is more than just common sense. It is well documented that exercise not onlyreleases mood-enhancing endorphins, but allows the mind to relax and day dream - this is when creative ideasand solutions "pop into your head."Keep contributingBe aware of what is expected of you in your work environment. Understand how you contribute to the successof the business objectives, and to your teams' development. Don't rely on others making comments on it, theymay not do it often enough, but recognize it yourself and be positive in your thoughts.Find what works for youThere are many ways of acquiring new skills and knowledge. Formal training may not be your best way oflearning but there are plenty of alternatives from books and videos, to searching the net and sharing ideaswith people that you admire.Apply your learningPut any learning into practice as soon as you can. Try it out and see what difference it makes. The quicker youapply the learning the more you will remember and add your own experience to it.Ask for feedbackWe are all used to being given feedback, often when we want it least, but it takes a brave person to ask forfeedback. You will automatically ask someone who is credible to you and hopefully they will offer it in aconstructive way, but don't be afraid to ask for specific instances and examples.• Commit to your self-development and believe in yourself• Plan what you are going to achieve• Take the action that will improve your skills and performance• Evaluate your effectiveness regularly and make the necessary changesa. Having read the above article, how could you assist your new team member to takeresponsibility for his/her learning?b. Discuss and summarise how you would discuss the new team member's responsibility forhis/her own learning with reference to the enhanced performance of the team and theorganisation:

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1. Please read the following case study and then answer the questions that follow:Case StudySelf-Development&#34;If you want to be a champion, you have to train like a contender&#34;Employers can no longer offer life-long employment or a full development program for our personal agenda ofcontinuous improvement. We must take responsibility for our career and design our own developmentprogram.Most people's greatest fear is that of losing their job and not being employable anywhere else. Some of thefollowing will help ensure that you remain an attractive employee and sought after individual.Keep well informedKnow what is going on in your industry, with competitors and within the community. Subscribe and read anyindustry specific journals and network outside of your usual circles when attending Business to Business daysor training sessions. Always carry a notepad to remind you of useful information or websites.Know what you wantOnce you have a very clear idea which way is the right way for you, huge amounts of information will comefrom a variety of sources that you had not noticed before. Don't be afraid to have big visions for yourself-understand what is in your heart and know what motivates you. Have a plan and be clear and bold aboutachieving it.Think successWrite down all your strengths and successes. Think about each one in turn, picture it and remember thatwonderful feeling of success. This is a wonderful exercise to adopt not only when you are feeling good aboutyourself but especially if you need a bit of a boost during times of self-doubt.Keep physically and mentally fitHealthy eating and exercise is more than just common sense. It is well documented that exercise not onlyreleases mood-enhancing endorphins, but allows the mind to relax and day dream - this is when creative ideasand solutions &#34;pop into your head.&#34;Keep contributingBe aware of what is expected of you in your work environment. Understand how you contribute to the successof the business objectives, and to your teams' development. Don't rely on others making comments on it, theymay not do it often enough, but recognize it yourself and be positive in your thoughts.Find what works for youThere are many ways of acquiring new skills and knowledge. Formal training may not be your best way oflearning but there are plenty of alternatives from books and videos, to searching the net and sharing ideaswith people that you admire.Apply your learningPut any learning into practice as soon as you can. Try it out and see what difference it makes. The quicker youapply the learning the more you will remember and add your own experience to it.Ask for feedbackWe are all used to being given feedback, often when we want it least, but it takes a brave person to ask forfeedback. You will automatically ask someone who is credible to you and hopefully they will offer it in aconstructive way, but don't be afraid to ask for specific instances and examples.• Commit to your self-development and believe in yourself• Plan what you are going to achieve• Take the action that will improve your skills and performance• Evaluate your effectiveness regularly and make the necessary changesa. Having read the above article, how could you assist your new team member to takeresponsibility for his/her learning?b. Discuss and summarise how you would discuss the new team member's responsibility forhis/her own learning with reference to the enhanced performance of the team and theorganisation:

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Self-development is essential for both personal and professional development. Individuals must take…