Using ROI to Support Talent Management Programs

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Lisa Ann Edwards

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 »

Evaluating Meetings and Events

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Monica Myhill

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 »

Reducing the Time to Develop One Hour of Instruction

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Robyn A. Defelice

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 »

Ten Ways to Measure Learning Impact

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Ron Cowan

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 »

Rebuild Trust to Renew Confidence, Commitment, and Energy

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Dennis Reina

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 »