This is one of those topics that never goes away. It reigns supreme in just about every needs study for workplace learning professionals. We say we want to do more and know more. We are eager to check out more tools, and get a better handle on the situation. The topic&m... More »

Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating

As you work through the learning initiative design process, the key challenge is to balance strategy with tactics: Connecting specific actions that accomplish high level goals. The Theory of Change model, which starts with broad goals and asks you to work backwards to s... More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating

Once you have completed your program design, start the implementation phase by taking a baseline assessment. This means using the tools and measurements you have identified to assess your target audience’s current status and performance - and your organization&rsq... More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating

We’ll dig into connecting measurement and learning design to build the metrics in from the beginning. Throughout this post I’ll use an example from a training program I worked with earlier in my career to illustrate how the measurement models can be put to w... More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating

For designers, developers, and trainers, measurement is a weighted word. Employee performance is difficult to measure objectively -- as is the success of a training program. Furthermore, for folks whose strength is creative communication, data analytics is a far cry fro... More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating