The 2008 global financial crisis forced many organizations to rethink the way they manage and develop talent. After organizations responded to the initial crisis by making significant cost and headcount reductions, many talent management professionals scrambled to demon... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Assessment , Business Impact , Curriculum Alignment , Economy , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Trends

Recent economic challenges have affected the prevalence and attendance of corporate meetings and events, so being able to demonstrate their return-on-investment is crucial. ROI calculations on meetings and events can be done from multiple viewpoints, such as the meeting... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Assessment , Business Impact , Measuring and Evaluating

This discussion reviews elements of the study for "Time to Develop One Hour of Training," as well as the most common question asked based on the information shared in August 2009: Why are the numbers so high? More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Assessment , Business Impact , Change Management , Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Managing the Learning Function

At a recent learning conference, managers of two insurance companies and a technology company shared 10 ways that organizations measure impact of training. Wed like to report each of the companies has a strategic, scientific way of doing so, but that would be a stretch.... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating

Jim Donaldson, CEO of XYZ Company, a multi-divisional corporation, struggled with his predicament. As a result of the economy, his company was going to have to restructure to consolidate departments, layoff staff, and redefine jobs. His employees were concerned, anxious... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Assessment , Business Impact , Change Management