Increasingly, companies and trainers are seeking ways to validate returns on training investments.
Training has certainly moved away from being a 2 or 3 day 'semi holiday' with a course folder thrown in. In our training programs we have always advocated a practical, measurable focus on ensuring that learning is not only internalized, but easily transferable to everyday workplace productivity.
Some of the techniques we recommend and use are the pre & post course tests, practical applications of concepts thought to relevant working contexts as well as post training advisory and follow up.
Whilst this approach is effective to some extent, Paul Kearns in this article suggest specific, measurable techniques to ascertain good ROI for your organization's training spend. Click on the link below to read his full position.
All you need to know about training evaluation in about 700 words
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Jason Fried: Why work doesn't happen at work | Video on TED.com
"Managers and meetings are the main problems in the office." Do you agree? Jason expresses quite a few thoughts I have always thought but not had the courage to share :). A very refreshing look at enabling real productivity. Click on the link to see the talk. Enjoy it!
Jason Fried: Why work doesn't happen at work | Video on TED.com
Jason Fried: Why work doesn't happen at work | Video on TED.com
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