The mismeasurement of talent must stop
The measurement of talent is a rapidly expanding field, often devoted to measuring aspects of an individual’s personality, identifying their strengths, their preferences, or their type. All of these approaches characterise different dimensions of the human condition, however the measurement often fails because it doesn’t help individuals to develop their capabilities; it just pigeon holes […]
Setting clear goals
What do you hope the outcome of your training programme will be? Are you just going through the motions, ticking the boxes in order to fulfil some kind of internal agenda; or do you see training as the conduit through which your employees become so skilled and energised that they will transform the organisation? Pessimist […]
Investing in good governance
If I mentioned return on investment, it’s a fair bet that your thoughts would initially turn to plant and machinery, developing back-office IT systems or expansion through acquisition. You may even think about the costs associated with training, helping your people to develop skills in order that they can better serve the needs of the […]
eLearning vs gamification
Our Business Development Manager recently wrote a blog post titled 'eLearning vs Gamification: Which Is Right For You?' which got me thinking if gamification is commercially viable for training companies? I would be interested to hear of any experiences or opinions on this topic. Let me know in the discussion section below or on the blog. […]
Are CxOs living with low staff engagement because it is too hard or costly to fix?
We do a lot of work in the IT sector and over time, we have noticed that neither staff engagement nor skills gaps are improving. We wrote two blogs about this topic recently: The secret to employee engagement is skilled managers High impact, low cost skills training for the IT sector Our impression is that […]
Embedding learning
Our Research – To pursue our quest of making return on investment a manageable task for customers, we researched other writers and specialists on the subject. Our first influence was Kirkpatrick (1994). He described how, when evaluating a training activity, an assessment should be made at four levels: Level 1 involves assessing learner’s reactions […]
Tips on How To Treble The Value of Your Training Budget!
In this post I have bullet pointed tips on how to treble the value of your training budget: Metrics required at evaluation stage Benchmarking needs to be precise Targets for organisation and individuals Data collection requires persistence Learning transfer understanding and commitment Evaluate up to 12 months beyond the last formal intervention stage Report […]
Learning Futures: with Kim Morgan
Kim Morgan adds to our Learning Futures series with the latest from the coaching industry. She is the owner and managing director of Barefoot Coaching and was one of the UK’s first executive business and personal coaches. Kim pioneered the development of university-accredited coach education in the UK and her lifetime contribution to the industry was […]
The role and effectiveness of digital learning in L&D strategy
In October 2015, Ashridge Executive Education surveyed 122 people in the HR and L&D community to explore what their current thoughts are on the role of e-learning in L&D strategy and their thoughts on the effectiveness of learning within their respective organisation. 70% of the respondents were from the private sector, while 21% were from […]
Getting the most from e-courseware
Neil Georgeson of KnowledgePoint says there are big benefits, but migration needs some thought to get full value. Many training companies are finding themselves at the thin end of the wedge when it comes to supplying courseware for instructor-led training (ILT), especially with the myriad of new delivery formats demanded of ILT in the modern […]
Template to use for staff to show why they need training and the benefits to the company
Hi, I am looking for a template or sample document that I can use to give to staff as a guideline. They will have to prove in future why they would like us to pay for them to train and qualify and why we should give them day release. I would like the document to […]
Understanding the push of training and the pull of learning – How adults learn
If training providers are to deliver a productive and enjoyable learning experience, which obviously plays an important part in delivering successful business change, it is important to understand how people learn. It is sometimes helpful to go back to basics to fully understand the relationship between training and learning, and indeed what makes memorable training and an […]
‘Embedment’ is a real word, and a real thing
Training is more than simply organising a few courses and hoping something sticks. David Freedman offers his advice on how to build ‘embedment’ into your training. The various terms people use to describe what should happen after a trainer or training organisation has delivered an event are often treated interchangeably. Reinforcement is a favourite, and […]
How to explain the difference your coaching makes
Executive coaching is brilliant! It can alter behaviours, drive change and transform organisations. It really can. But even executives who’ve received coaching find it difficult to nail down with any accuracy the difference their coaching has made. As for other stakeholders in the coaching within your client company, such as the coaching participant’s line manager, the budget […]
What destroys L&D’s ROI faster than anything else
Ahead of next week’s webinar, Alexis Kingsbury tells us the best way to keep ROI on track and training attendance up. ROI is super important for businesses, and individuals too. It makes sense – we care whether the amount of value we receive for an investment of time and/or money is ‘worth it’. Following the recession, […]
How to keep training short and still prevent new employees from crashing
Getting new hires ready for the task at hand is one of the hardest parts of the HR and training cycle. But Boaz Amidor has a few good pointers. Expert paratroopers can land on their feet and immediately start running towards the next target. In the business world it is very common to hear managers […]
Training for a better future
Tony Willson has worked with hundreds of clients to deliver effective training programmes. In this article he explains how it’s done. Time and time again, employee engagement surveys indicate that training is a major bugbear for employees, with companies often losing staff because they are failing to meet the needs and aspirations of their workforce. […]
Practice makes perfect sense for training ROI
John Edmonds knows where the value in evaluation is. Read in for more. Training is more likely to be successful, and provide a return on investment, the more delegates are able to practise techniques and exercises specific to their role. The content of any workshop or training programme needs to be practical, rich with content […]
The ROI of elearning
Today, elearning is an integral component for training delivery in organisations worldwide, and measuring its ROI is essential. This article outlines how ROI can be computed, and more specifically, how it can be increased. Why is elearning adopted? Over the last two decades, most organisations have made investments in elearning primarily for the following benefits: Anytime, […]
Level 2 Benchmark
Good afternoon everyone I am trying to find an industry accepted benchmark for a level 2 evaluation. Ideally with evidence to support this. Can anybody help? Kind regards Sarah Good afternoon everyoneI am trying to find an industry accepted benchmark for a level 2 evaluation. Ideally with evidence to support this.Can anybody help?Kind regardsSarah
