In the latest episode of the L&D GoBeyond podcast, Amit Garg engages in a compelling conversation with Clark Quinn, Chief Learning Strategist at Upside Learning, delving into the intricacies of designing for learning impact. As part of the ongoing season focused on learning impact, the episode provides valuable insights into understanding, managing, and optimizing the impact of training intervention.
Clark Quinn challenges industry norms by championing evidence-based practices in learning and development. The discussion critically assesses the strengths and weaknesses of existing models, emphasizing the continuous need for improvement in learning design through rigorous evaluation and evidence-based approaches. Clark’s insights challenge established norms and advocate for a more effective and evidence-driven future in the field of learning and development.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover how learning impact goes beyond traditional measures to focus on real-world outcomes like increased revenue and decreased costs.
- Learn to assess your organization’s position in the learning impact journey and implement incremental steps for continuous improvement.
- Uncover the importance of emotional engagement in compliance training for achieving meaningful behavior change, not just completion.
- Learn to shift your training approach from content delivery to effectively addressing specific performance gaps within your organization.
- Gain insights into impactful design by understanding the significance of clear objectives, contextualized practice, and targeted feedback.
- Explore the multifaceted evaluation process, from self-assessment to workplace observation, ensuring measurable impact on predetermined performance objectives.
- Understand the strategic approach to measuring learning impact, encompassing learners’ capabilities, on-the-job application, and tangible effects on business metrics.
- Discover the value of linking training interventions to existing business metrics for more effective measurement of program success.
- Delve into the essential pillars of learning impact: retention through repeated practice and transfer with varied real-world applications.
- Learn to discourage the notion of avoiding impact by not measuring outcomes, and embrace a proactive and analytical approach for meaningful, measurable, and positive learning impact.
Clark’s insights in this episode serve as a beacon for learning and development professionals navigating the complex landscape of designing for impact. As organizations strive for meaningful outcomes from their training interventions, Clark’s wealth of experience and innovative strategies offer valuable guidance. This episode stands as a testament to the ongoing pursuit of impactful learning experiences, encouraging a shift from mere content delivery to behavior change, ultimately leading to tangible organizational success.
Listen to the audio version: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1830336/14689739-designing-for-learning-impact-with-clark-quinn
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