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Alternatives for Measuring Learning Success
By Kaliym Islam
When it was first introduced, Donald Kirkpatrick's four-level approach to the evaluation of learning was revolutionary work that gave training professionals a model by which to finally measure the effectiveness of training programs. Even today, almost 30 years after the collection of Kirkpatrick's work, "Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels," was first published, virtually all training programs are still assessed using this model. Learn More
What ROI Studies of Executive Coaching Tell Us
By Merrill C. Anderson, Ph.D.
Executive coaching has emerged in recent years as a popular - and powerful - way to develop leadership skills. Recent studies conducted by MetrixGlobal, LLC with Fortune 500 companies clearly demonstrate that leadership coaching consistently delivers value. However, not all value is created equally. Cost savings gained through increases in personal effectiveness pale in comparison to the strategic value organizations realize when leaders are retained in critical positions or revenue is increased through stronger market leadership. The important question now being tackled is how to leverage the power of coaching to drive strategic value for organizations. Learn More
Resources Needed to Make Evaluation Work
By Jack J. Phillips, Patricia Pulliam Phillips, and Toni Krucky Hodges
This excerpt from the new ASTD Press book, Make Training Evaluation Work, outlines the technology (both hardware and software) and time requirements needed to implement evaluation, as well as the budgetary requirements to make it successful. Learn More
Orientation...Does Yours Kick It Up or Kick 'Em Out?
By Lynda Ford
New employee orientation...the much maligned stepchild of the employee assimilation process. What is commonly viewed as a little piece of drudgery that every new hire must go through amounts to lost opportunity for the organization. Why? Because this important first view of the organization is filled with possibilities. It sets the tone for future employee success (or lack thereof). Learn More
5 Methods to Becoming Memorable
By Jim Endicott
I have an important question for you. Ready? Here goes...Thinking back over the last few years, what presenter(s) stand out most in your mind? This question may not be as benign as it may appear. Stop reading for a second. Take your hand off your mouse and think about the question for a moment.... Learn More
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