Measuring Impact: Using Data to Understand Learning Programs

  • 31m
  • ATD Research
  • Association for Talent Development
  • 2023

To persuade executives about the importance of learning opportunities, talent development professionals need to have concrete evidence that the programs work. One way to gather this evidence is with qualitative and quantitative data about the programs. Organizations that collect this data can make data-driven decisions about their learning program. Measuring Impact: Using Data to Understand Learning Programs draws on a sample of 222 talent development professionals to investigate key questions about measuring the impact of learning programs, provide benchmarking data, and highlight best practices. To add context to the findings and make these results more actionable, this report includes examples and insights from other organizations and professionals.

About the Author

ATD Research tracks trends, informs decisions, and connects research to performance. By providing comprehensive data and insightful analysis, ATD Research Reports help business leaders and workplace learning and performance professionals understand and more effectively respond to today's fast-paced workplace learning and development industry. Our research reports offer an empirical foundation for today's data-driven decision-makers, containing both quantitative and qualitative analysis about organizational learning, human capital management, training, and performance.

In this Book

  • About the Sponsor
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Being a Data-Driven Organization
  • Measuring the Impact of Learning Programs
  • Communicating Results
  • Managing the Challenges of Measuring Impact
  • Action Plan
  • ATD Resources for Measurement and Impact