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Re-evaluating Evaluation | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

My thinking about training evaluation was turned on its head by a presentation at the February 2011 MNISPI meeting by Beth McGoldrick of Ameriprise’s RiverSource University. The title was “Expanding ROI in Training Programs Using Scriven, Kirkpatrick, and Brinkerhoff,” which sounds pretty academic. But it wasn’t. She enhanced it.

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Showing the ROI of key programs on a budget

CLO Magazine

Budgets have been cut or are under scrutiny. At the same time, you don’t necessarily have the resources to devote to a comprehensive evaluation. Here are 7 ways to minimize resources and still show the value of a major program at the impact and ROI levels. 7: Be selective when evaluating to this level. 1: Share the joy.

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Making your L&D budget recession-proof: 7 strategies to take now

CLO Magazine

Executives react as if a recession is imminent by cutting budgets, delaying projects, deferring expenses and reducing staff. This environment leads to scrutiny of all budgets, including the learning and development budget. ” However, when it comes time to reduce budgets, learning is often the first budget to go.

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Cloudy with a chance of budget approval

CLO Magazine

When there is uncertainty, anxiety or volatility in the global economy, there is a tendency to prepare for the unknown by having a tighter ship and leaner budget. This translates into significant budget controls and, consequently, budgets will be scrutinized and challenged. This forecast can be. Think chain of value.

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How to get your L&D budget approved

CLO Magazine

Some will have little resistance to getting a budget approved, while others may face serious difficulties. This article will explore key areas to consider when seeking approval of the L&D budget. We have heard many chief learning officers discuss the budget process even during the current situation. Reality check.

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How to Measure and Optimize eLearning ROI: Strategies, Tools, and Case Studies

eLearningMind

On the other hand, other things aren’t as easy to quantify, such as eLearning ROI. As budgets tighten and the demand for accountability rises, measuring and optimizing the return on investment (ROI) of eLearning initiatives has never been more critical. Tom Kelly, VP of Internet Learning Solutions Group at Cisco Systems, Inc.,

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It’s time to update your evaluation strategy

CLO Magazine

The best way to survive and even thrive in the current economic downturn is to actually measure the impact and ROI of your major programs to ensure that these programs deliver the business results that executives and sponsors want and need. Forecasting ROI before implementation will be a common approach. The new normal.