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MEASURING THE BUSINESS IMPACT OF L&D: HONORING THE REALITY OF NOW
Published Mon Nov 02 2020
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To improve how L&D teams measure and demonstrate training’s business impact, they must first honor the reality that not only has it been a challenge to provide detailed insights into the effectiveness of training, but the pandemic and shift to remotely working has increased their need to provide this information.
To improve how L&D teams measure and demonstrate training’s business impact, they must first honor the reality that not only has it been a challenge to provide detailed insights into the effectiveness of training, but the pandemic and shift to remotely working has increased their need to provide this information.
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Learning teams are often tasked with providing many different proof points, but the core metrics include:
Learning teams are often tasked with providing many different proof points, but the core metrics include:
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Proving the value of learning
Proving the value of learning
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Measuring engagement and effectiveness
Measuring engagement and effectiveness
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Improving the effectiveness and design of learning programs
Improving the effectiveness and design of learning programs
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Justifying increased investment in learning and learning technology
Justifying increased investment in learning and learning technology
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There is a tremendous amount of opportunity in the measurement and impact of training. In a Workplace Learning Report from LinkedIn, it was found that only 8 percent of CEOs saw the business impact of L&D programs. Even fewer (4 percent) saw a clear ROI.
There is a tremendous amount of opportunity in the measurement and impact of training. In a Workplace Learning Report from LinkedIn, it was found that only 8 percent of CEOs saw the business impact of L&D programs. Even fewer (4 percent) saw a clear ROI.
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This tells us that L&D teams have a lot of work to do to change the perspective and perceptions and help connect the dots. To effectively do that, they must start with the end in mind.
This tells us that L&D teams have a lot of work to do to change the perspective and perceptions and help connect the dots. To effectively do that, they must start with the end in mind.
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It’s clear that measuring impact is an ongoing challenge for L&D. But why is this such a pressing matter right now?
It’s clear that measuring impact is an ongoing challenge for L&D. But why is this such a pressing matter right now?
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The COVID-19 Catalyst to “Respond and Reset”
The COVID-19 Catalyst to “Respond and Reset”
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The pandemic has been one of the biggest mechanisms for change that L&D has ever experienced. Many L&D teams have revamped their approaches or focused more on addressing the changes their businesses needed to accommodate the pandemic shift.
The pandemic has been one of the biggest mechanisms for change that L&D has ever experienced. Many L&D teams have revamped their approaches or focused more on addressing the changes their businesses needed to accommodate the pandemic shift.
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Let's look at the journey companies have been on for the last few months. When we think about change management, this can be compared to the “unfreeze/change/refreeze” model:
Let's look at the journey companies have been on for the last few months. When we think about change management, this can be compared to the “unfreeze/change/refreeze” model:
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Lockdown = Unfreeze—Preparing for the change
Lockdown = Unfreeze—Preparing for the change
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Reopening = Change—Implementing the change
Reopening = Change—Implementing the change
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New Normal = Refreeze—Stabilizing the change
New Normal = Refreeze—Stabilizing the change
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While many companies follow this model, research company Gartner sees the pandemic response as a three-phase cycle of “respond/recover/renew” and allows for the varying duration of each phase by country, industry, and enterprise—and even by business unit, product, or service, which can be a better fit for many companies as they navigate each “new normal.”
While many companies follow this model, research company Gartner sees the pandemic response as a three-phase cycle of “respond/recover/renew” and allows for the varying duration of each phase by country, industry, and enterprise—and even by business unit, product, or service, which can be a better fit for many companies as they navigate each “new normal.”
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What This Means for L&D
What This Means for L&D
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Companies cannot simply ignore training needs. In many cases, they’re keeping their feet on the gas pedals and changing as they reorient to the current normal. This includes training. Companies realize that learning cannot be put on hold and that L&D needs to be brought in at a strategic level.
Companies cannot simply ignore training needs. In many cases, they’re keeping their feet on the gas pedals and changing as they reorient to the current normal. This includes training. Companies realize that learning cannot be put on hold and that L&D needs to be brought in at a strategic level.
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Whether we talk about COVID-19 effects or the next big shift in business, the role of L&D is expanding to represent learning solutions, not just “training courses.” This includes diverse technology, multiple platforms, formal and informal learning, development, coaching, and more.
Whether we talk about COVID-19 effects or the next big shift in business, the role of L&D is expanding to represent learning solutions, not just “training courses.” This includes diverse technology, multiple platforms, formal and informal learning, development, coaching, and more.
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The Impact of Remote Working
The Impact of Remote Working
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Among the changes brought on by the pandemic, one was new for most of us: remote working.
Among the changes brought on by the pandemic, one was new for most of us: remote working.
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As of April 2020, the thought was 20 to 25 percent of the workforce would be working from home by the end of 2021. But as recently as August, many companies stated they expect this to be more like 50 to 75 percent.
As of April 2020, the thought was 20 to 25 percent of the workforce would be working from home by the end of 2021. But as recently as August, many companies stated they expect this to be more like 50 to 75 percent.
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The ripple effects of the pandemic are massive. Not only does L&D have to rethink its training delivery format, but these employees also have to think about changing learning objectives, rescoping training modules, and accounting for workplace environment changes and distractions.
The ripple effects of the pandemic are massive. Not only does L&D have to rethink its training delivery format, but these employees also have to think about changing learning objectives, rescoping training modules, and accounting for workplace environment changes and distractions.
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Chances are that learning programs for remote teams didn’t start with the intention of measuring business impact. They probably started with something like “ there is a fire . . . go put it out . . . content now !” But it’s never too late to change course. To get started, ask yourself:
Chances are that learning programs for remote teams didn’t start with the intention of measuring business impact. They probably started with something like “there is a fire . . . go put it out . . . content now!” But it’s never too late to change course. To get started, ask yourself:
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How can I know if our learning investment is paying off?
How can I know if our learning investment is paying off?
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How can I learn where our online training program is most effective and where it’s falling short?
How can I learn where our online training program is most effective and where it’s falling short?
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If the existing training is not effective, how can I know what changes are needed to make it better?
If the existing training is not effective, how can I know what changes are needed to make it better?
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How can I know if specific modules, such as upselling products, are working?
How can I know if specific modules, such as upselling products, are working?
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Stay tuned for part 2 of this series to learn how to best align your company’s business strategy with talent and learning and why analytics is essential in demonstrating the impact of L&D on business goals.
Stay tuned for part 2 of this series to learn how to best align your company’s business strategy with talent and learning and why analytics is essential in demonstrating the impact of L&D on business goals.
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Download our free e-book, The ROI of Online Training , to learn more about measuring the success of your learning programs.
Download our free e-book, The ROI of Online Training, to learn more about measuring the success of your learning programs.
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Editor’s Note: This is adapted from the Schoox Corporate Learning blog .
Editor’s Note: This is adapted from the Schoox Corporate Learning blog.