The argument could be made that much research is being conducted but not always used when conducting ROI studies. More »

Learning & Development

Training and Development - General , Measuring and Evaluating

A recent study of diverse organizations in 26 different countries―from small businesses to FTSE (Financial Times London Stock Exchange)100 companies―showed that while most businesses experienced significant change, less than 10 percent felt successful in managing that c... More »

Learning & Development

Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

As 2012 begins, evaluation professionals can play a key role in helping organizational leaders recognize and capitalize on economic, technological, and demographic trends that are transforming todays workplace. Several significant trends and implications for evaluat... More »

Learning & Development

Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

My first interest in ASTD came in 1949 when I finished my MBA in Personnel Management from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. A discussion with my professor, Dr. Russell Moberly, led me to take a job as an instructor with the Management Institute (MI) of th... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

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

Measuring and evaluating the success and results of your change initiative are vital. Knowing what data to look for and how to interpret it are keys to knowing whether you are on the path to success or failure. Often, organizations decide upon a set of measures ... More »

Learning & Development

Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General