You launched a new training program—now what?

Launching a new training program is no mean feat. It can take weeks, if not months to get it up and running. 

And often, we’re so focused on the steps required to get it out of the door, that we mistakenly see the launch as the end goal. But ultimately, it’s the application of learning on the job following the training that is most important.

In this week’s featured article, David James speaks to Bonnie Beresford, human capital strategist and performance consultant, about how to truly quantify success and prove the business impact of your training program.

Learn more about that, plus:

• Why business data is so much more credible than a learner survey
• Common challenges that hinder impact measurement
• How to deliver training that pulls its own weight, so the cost is never questioned

Of course, quantifying success isn’t just about the data (although it helps). Proving the qualitative impact of SME contributions and workplace mentorship programs goes a long way too.

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Here’s what we’re talking about in The L&D Collective:

• “Alumni networks” for the employee offboarding or exit process
• The debate on whether to separate management training from leadership training
• How to maintain consistency in practical assessments by streamlining logistics & grading 

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For many L&D leaders, assessing the business impact of training is an elusive goal. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this L&D podcast episode, Bonnie Beresford shares how proving effectiveness drives L&D alignment with organizational goals, common obstacles you may face, and when it’s easy (and not so easy) to quantify success.

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For centuries, workplace mentorships have helped people grow and thrive. But how can organizations—particularly large-scale enterprises—develop mentorship programs at scale? In this L&D Plus podcast episode, My2be co-founders Adam Mitcheson and Damien Shiells share how workplace mentoring helps people “learn by stealth” and achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Guiding light

As L&D leaders, we're always trying to figure out how to be closer to the business. A critical part of that approach is finding SMEs within your organization to develop great learning experiences. But SMEs are busy people—so how can you effectively engage them? Here are 10 pro tips from industry experts in The L&D Collective to win over your SMEs. 

SMEs, please!

Have you seen our original docu-series, Learning Audrey? In case you missed it the first time round, we're sharing Audrey's story as she navigates the highs and lows of stepping into her new L&D leader role. In episode one, Audrey bids adieu to her old team, comes to grips with the challenges of her new role, and wonders if she’s made the right choice in doing so.

Watch Episode 1: The Switch