Review approaches for evaluating learning and gain insights for consideration
Our evidence-based learning and development (L&D) research shows practitioners are concerned about measuring the impact of learning. Effective L&D evaluation must be linked with identified performance gaps.
This factsheet defines evaluation in an organisational L&D context. It explores typical evaluation methods. It also sets out why learning must be aligned with business objectives.
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Use these tools to build L&D's influence and impact, by strategically aligning skills and capability planning with wider organisational performance and outcomes.
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