The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a cognitive bias in which individuals with low knowledge or skill in a particular area overestimate their own competence, while highly skilled individuals may underestimate their abilities. In corporate training, this can impact both self-assessment and learning engagement, as less experienced employees may not recognize their skills gaps. Effective training programs account for this by incorporating assessments, feedback and practical application to help learners more accurately gauge their competence.
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