Many education leaders have implemented terrific learning events and completed Level 1 and Level 2 evaluations. However, very few have truly obtained Level 3 and Level 4 results. This Level 2 plateau keeps many educators from wearing the crown of business partner in the... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Coaching and Mentoring , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

With the advancement of technology and the requirement to be online, the IDMM helps better define the process an instructional designer would follow when developing an online course. The Instructional Design Maturity Model (IDMM) illustrates the connection between the i... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

The F-35 pilot flies stealthily through the dark night sky over enemy territory en route to his assigned target. His wingmen are out there as well, though they aren't close enough for him to see. The pilot knows where they are and what they're doing through his intra-fl... More »

Government , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Assessment , Competencies , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Innovation , Measuring and Evaluating , Simulations and Serious Games

An ROI effort measures a single, numerical business metric, such as sales revenue or customer satisfaction; considers its financial impact; and identifies potential improvements. However, with so many ROI theories and tools out there, selecting the best method to measur... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Assessment , Business Impact , Designing Learning , Measuring and Evaluating

A recent article, Using Action Plans for Measurement, Holly Burkett, April 2004 issue of ASTD Links, discussed using action plans to measure ROI and offered excellent tips on helping participants write meaningful objectives and action plans. But, as simplistic as it sou... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General