Discover how to measure the impact of learning and development on team performance in organizations. Explore different frameworks and models for evaluating the effectiveness of employee training programs, and learn strategies for capturing and sustaining return on investment (ROI). This article provides valuable insights and practical tips for L&D leaders and professionals seeking to optimize their training initiatives and create a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Learning and development programs have been traditionally geared towards skill enhancement and career progression. However, aligning them with your organization's core purpose—your ‘Why’—can profoundly elevate their impact. "Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion" (Sinek). So, how do you infuse ‘Why’ into your company’s training programs to cultivate passion among employees? Let’s go through an ultimate checklist to help you do just that.

"Every high performing team believes it exists for a compelling reason and that the world will be better for what it does. Its purpose is not the task or work it does but the benefit it delivers." Linda Hill and Kent Lineback, organizational behavior experts, know that it takes more than just process and knowledge to build a high performing team. You also need the secret ingredients to unite them, as we'll see.

Crucial conversations are often the make-or-break moments in the professional world, especially within the realms of HR and Learning & Development. These conversations carry emotional loads and high stakes, whether they involve negotiating a contract, addressing performance issues, or resolving interpersonal conflicts. "Silence or violence: The two ways most people handle crucial conversations," as wisely pointed out in the book "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High."

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The question of human relevance looms large as the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) deepens across sectors. "The AI era has arrived. Are you ready?" This vital question from "AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order" is more pertinent than ever. To prepare for this increasingly automated future, it's crucial to focus on skills that are uniquely human. Below are eight essential skills that can help humans not just survive, but thrive, in the age of automation.

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Bill Gates has created five questions that help the average person cut through the chaos and identify solutions will move the needle on greenhouse emissions.