ROI Performance Evaluation at AgCo

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Michael Nicholson

To explore the effectiveness of training initiatives at AgCo, the ROI Method was applied. The ROI Method is a systematic and methodical measurement and evaluation approach that focuses on five levels of data and evaluation thereof to determine the effectiveness of ... More »

Role of the Training Department in International Joint Ventures, Mergers, and Acquisitions

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Neal R. Goodman

With an estimated failure rate of 50 to 70 percent, international joint ventures (IJVs) are inherently unstable endeavors. However, the advantages of successful international joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions are significant enough that an increasing... More »

Aligning Learning and Development with Compensation and Rewards

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Jon Ingham

Ensuring the alignment and integration of learning and development with compensation and rewardsand other management policies, processes, and practicesis an important aspect of effective talent management. There is, first, a need for horizontal alignmentensuring... More »

Knowing Your Business

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Rita Smith

Knowing your business is about understanding how your organization makes money, which includes understanding the key elements of revenue, expenses, and profit. It is also about understanding your business partners key financial metrics and why these are important to the... More »

From Making It Stick to Making It Last: How to Keep ROI and Results-Based Training Efforts on Track

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Holly Burkett

Keeping a results-based evaluation and return-on-investment process on track is one of biggest implementation challenges for evaluation professionals. In many ways, its equivalent to training for a marathon. You start small with manageable goals, stretch your muscles, c... More »