Learning Measurement

Learning Analytics

How do you know your vendor created an effective learning course?

Outsourcing the development of learning courses has become a savvy business decision Some people choose to outsource custom learning development because they do not have the expertise in-house to create ILT, VILT, or e-learning programs. Others, use outsourcing partners because they do not have the bandwidth with internal resources. In fact, when you factor in

Laura Paramoure February 8, 2022

Learning Analytics

Surveys Don’t Get Degrees

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 you’re performing in the class

Madison Miller February 19, 2021

Learning Analytics

Design Analytics: Translating Learning Objectives into Business Outcomes

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 words, business leaders do not know how to interpret learning results as business results.

Laura Paramoure January 20, 2021

Learning Analytics

Connecting Learning to Metrics

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 business function. But, on closer inspection, I had a realization. Many

Laura Paramoure September 9, 2020

Learning Measurement

Learning Professionals Addressing the COVID-19 Challenges

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 have been many. Despite this, it is inspiring to

Laura Paramoure July 29, 2020

Learning Evaluation

Top 3 Reasons Learning Measurement Programs Fail

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 promise. In fact, even after putting in place a measurement program, many find little growth in

Laura Paramoure June 26, 2020

Instructional Design

3 Things that Drive Behavior Change

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 learning programs. Additionally, they can influence behavior change by engaging employees in the learning process.

Laura Paramoure January 24, 2020

Learning Measurement

Lack of Learning Measurement Standards Drives Confusion

The confusion and noise surrounding learning measurement often creates frustration in learning professionals. Personally, I believe the inability of learning leaders to agree on clear learning measurement standards is an embarrassment to the industry. Don’t we know enough about our discipline, methods, and impact, to convey our results in a creditable way? Sadly, our reliance

Laura Paramoure April 17, 2019

there is a process to integrate SMEs into L&D

Instructional Design

How to Successfully Integrate SMEs into L&D Roles

I’ve talked on this site many times about SMEs—the subject matter experts that L&D teams often rely on for content. I’ve also discussed how SMEs, due to their topical expertise, frequently are absorbed by L&D departments, becoming key players or team members. These folks provide rich wells of content that benefit learners, so the progression

Laura Paramoure March 27, 2019

rollercoaster as metaphor for tight labor market

Instructional Design

4 Ways a Tight Labor Market Empowers L&D

L&D leaders and their teams have been on a roller-coaster ride since (at least) 2008 and the Great Recession. When the economy pulls back, training and development are often the first casualties. L&D budgets and staff get cut when short-sighted companies believe learning to be a luxury. However, just like a roller coaster, once an

Laura Paramoure February 27, 2019

eParamus Blog

How do you know your vendor created an effective learning course?

Surveys Don’t Get Degrees

Design Analytics: Translating Learning Objectives into Business Outcomes

Connecting Learning to Metrics

Learning Professionals Addressing the COVID-19 Challenges

Top 3 Reasons Learning Measurement Programs Fail

3 Things that Drive Behavior Change

Lack of Learning Measurement Standards Drives Confusion

How to Successfully Integrate SMEs into L&D Roles

4 Ways a Tight Labor Market Empowers L&D

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