Six Sigma and HPT are more similar than many realize. I've recently completed a Six Sigma project in Australia and have enjoyed the similarities throughout the entire process. What is Six Sigma? Six Sigma is a rigorous methodology that attempts to reduce variability and... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Human Performance Improvement , Intermediate-level Content , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

Within the last decade, ROI has become one of the most challenging issues facing, not only the training and development industry, but also the meetings and events industry. In the last two years, the Phillips ROI Methodology has been brought to the meetings and events i... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Beginner Level Content , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

ASTD 2006 International Conference & Exposition: May 7-10, 2006 M easurement, Evaluation, and ROI Conference-Within-a-Conference: May 8-9, 2006 ROI Networking Room Open: May 7-10, 2006 Each year, ASTD offers an opportunity for the evaluation community to come togeth... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

As you become more involved in measurement, evaluation, and ROI, you likely will encounter more questions, challenges, and concerns. It's becoming increasingly important that you are comfortable with all aspects of the numbers. This article will explain how the ROI Netw... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

Are you new to evaluation? Do you feel deficient in math? Do you fear using estimates in your analysis? If you answered yes to any of these questions, be sure to read this review of What the Numbers Say, as it may just be the book that can ease your evaluation challenge... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Beginner Level Content , Economy , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating