by Madison Miller | Feb 19, 2021 | Learning Analytics, Learning and Development, Learning Evaluation, Learning Impact, Learning Measurement, Measurable Training, Uncategorized
The Survey Proposal A few weeks ago, I was sitting in class going over details of our upcoming exam. One of my fellow classmates asked our professor how the exam would be graded. My professor responded, “how about I just give you all a survey asking how well you think...
by Laura Paramoure | Jan 20, 2021 | Learning Analytics, Learning and Development, Learning Evaluation, Learning Impact, Learning Measurement, Measurable Training
One of the biggest challenges for L&D is showing how we contribute to business success. Often business leaders have difficulty understanding our contribution. This is because they do not understand, or relate to, the terms used by learning professionals. In other...
by Laura Paramoure | Oct 19, 2020 | Instructional Design, Learning Analytics, Learning and Development, Learning Evaluation, Measurable Training, Uncategorized
Have you ever found yourself doing something, only to learn later that it was not beneficial (or even harmful) to you? I am sure at some point in your life you have made a remark like “why didn’t someone tell me” or “who knew”. In times like these, we become reminded...
by Laura Paramoure | Sep 9, 2020 | Learning Analytics, Learning Impact, Learning Measurement, Uncategorized
Over the past several years I have noticed an increase in references to business metrics from learning professionals. At first, it was encouraging to hear my peers using metrics to describe the outcomes from their work. It showed an understanding of training as a...
by Laura Paramoure | Jul 29, 2020 | Learning Measurement, Organizational Change, Training Budget, Training Strategy, Uncategorized
Managing Business During a Pandemic Companies in the United States are still dealing with the changes that have come from the COVID-19 crisis that started in early March. They are trying to figure out how to manage business in the middle of a pandemic. The challenges...
by Laura Paramoure | Jun 26, 2020 | Learning Evaluation, Learning Measurement, Uncategorized
A typical story about evaluating learning starts with two things. One is the promise of improving learning outcomes. The other is clarifying the value learning departments bring to organizations. Unfortunately, measurement programs have not been living up to their...
by Laura Paramoure | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Everyone talks about the importance of measuring learning effectiveness. Unfortunately, few have moved past using surveys. Even when they know that they are a poor measurement method. The good news is, there are other much better options for measuring learning. For...
by Laura Paramoure | Feb 21, 2020 | Learning Analytics, Uncategorized
How Data Forms An Emotion Connection For over 15 years we have been breaking new ground with employee development data. eParamus was the first to provide business data on specific skills employees have, and which ones they need. We specialize in providing learning’s...
by Laura Paramoure | Jan 24, 2020 | Instructional Design, Learning Measurement
There are two ultimate goals for learning and development in an organization. One is to provide employees with new skills, and the other is to enact behavior change. Learning professionals can encourage behavior change by providing knowledge and experiences in...
by Laura Paramoure | Dec 18, 2019 | Instructional Design, Learning and Development
Around here, we’re excited about what’s ahead for eParamus in the coming year. If you’re visiting eParamus for the first time, take a look around. Learning leaders look to us to help them make that essential link between their training programs and business results....
