Learning and Development Publications

Demystifying Measurement & Evaluation (PDF Download)

Proving that your training programs are effective is necessary for justifying costs, making improvements, and establishing and maintaining adequate budgets. “Demystifying Measurement and Evaluation” will show you how to determine business-driven objectives, devise practical ways to collect data, plan for measurement and evaluation, analyze data quickly, and accurately present data—in a way that is practical and accessible. 

Demystifying Measurement & Evaluation

Proving that your training programs are effective is necessary for justifying costs, making improvements, and establishing and maintaining adequate budgets. “Demystifying Measurement and Evaluation” will show you how to determine business-driven objectives, devise practical ways to collect data, plan for measurement and evaluation, analyze data quickly, and accurately present data—in a way that is practical and accessible. 

Informal Learning Basics

Informal Learning Basics will help training and development professionals leverage the power of informal learning in designing meaningful and cost-effective training programs and practices. By identifying informal learning experiences that happen every day on the job and suggesting ways to promote and facilitate those experiences, Informal Learning Basics provides you with the tools to capitalize on the informal learning opportunities which exist in your organization.

Measuring ROI in Learning & Development

How do you accurately and effectively measure return on investment(ROI) in training and performance improvement? Measuring ROI in Learning and Development, a new volumewith a focus on the international arena and including a selectionof case studies, provides detailed information on how to create,develop, and sustain a comprehensive ROI evaluation system. A focuson accountability in measuring ROI in learning and performanceimprovement programs has produced a book filled with functional,pragmatic suggestions and examples that can be implemented in thereal world.

2011 State of the Industry Report

The State of the Industry Report is ASTDs definitive reviewof workplace learning and development trends. This annual reportincludes organization benchmarking data from ASTD BEST Awardwinners, ASTD Forum members, and other organizations from 2002 todate.

Accelerating Revenue Through Learning

ASTDs Accelerating Revenue Through Learning: Developing SalesTeams that Win report complements the ASTD State of SalesTraining report and is a must have reference for all salesdriven people and organizations.

Create Better Multiple-Choice Questions

This Infoline provides guidance for writing well-writtenmultiple-choice questions and how to avoid the most commonmistakes.

ASTD Handbook of Measuring and Evaluating Training

This handbook is the must-have resource for developing a trainingprogram that delivers impressive results and accountability. Eachchapter is written by an expert with proven success in the field.

2009 State of the Industry Report

The State of the Industry Report is ASTDs annual review oftrends in workplace learning and performance and includes data fromASTD BEST Awards Winners, ASTD Benchmarking Forum Members and otherorganizations from 2001 to date.

Measuring for Success: What CEOs Really Think About Learning Investments

Get straight answers from the top to help you develop strategiesand measures that really matter to your companys CEO.