Real-Time Learning Measurement and Training Optimization

About this episode

Dr. Alaina Szlachta discusses how L&D teams can improve training measurement and optimization to achieve better business outcomes.

Dr. Alaina Szlachta challenges L&D teams to stop relying on completion rates and start thinking about measurement like a domino game — lining up readiness, capabilities, and performance to actually knock over business outcomes. Her practical framework shows how to measure both quantity and quality, proving training impact even when resources are tight.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider

Guest: Dr. Alaina Szlachta

Topics covered

• learning measurement
• training optimization
• business outcomes
• performance
• capabilities

Keywords

• learning measurement
• training optimization
• business outcomes
• performance measurement
• L&D

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: L&D teams

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