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    • 31 Mar 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
    • Virtual - Link in Registration Email
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    Designing Virtual Learning to Deliver Results

    with Patti Phillips, Ph.D., CEO, ROI Institute, Inc.

    Friday, March 31, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
    Virtual Event - Link in registration email

    Today, more than ever, there is a need to ensure that virtual learning works to improve organizational outcomes. Studies show that virtual learning often breaks down when measured at the application level (using what was learned) and impact level (the business impact connected to learning). However, this breakdown is avoidable. To secure the support and funding that virtual learning needs, it must deliver business results.

    This session explains how designers, developers, providers, and program owners can ensure that technology-based learning delivers desired results by applying design thinking principles that focus on delivering application and impact.

    Objectives

    After attending this session, participants should be able to:

    1. Identify the five levels of outcomes from virtual learning.
    2. Describe why virtual learning fails to deliver application and impact.
    3. Explain the need to deliver results, including impact and ROI, for selected virtual learning programs.
    4. Design virtual learning to deliver application, impact, and ROI, using design thinking principles.
    5. Plan next steps to ensure virtual learning delivers business value.

    Materials

    Tools, templates, case studies, job aids, and a chapter from the book Measuring the Success of Learning Through Technology will be provided to participants who attend this session.

    About the Presenter

    Dr. Patti Phillips, CEO, ROI Institute, Inc., is a renowned leader in measurement and evaluation. Patti helps organizations implement the ROI Methodology® in more than 70 countries. Since 1997, Patti has been a driving force in the global adoption of the ROI Methodology and the use of measurement and evaluation to drive organizational change. Her work as an educator, researcher, consultant, and coach supports practitioners as they develop their expertise to help organizations and communities thrive. Her work spans the private sector, public sector, nonprofit, and nongovernmental organizations.

    Patti serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). She also serves on the board of the International Federation of Training and Development Organizations (IFTDO). Patti serves as chair of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) People Analytics Board; Principal Research Fellow for The Conference Board; board chair of the Center for Talent Reporting (CTR); and is an Association for Talent Development (ATD) Certification Institute Fellow. Patti also serves on the faculty of the UN System Staff College in Turin, Italy. Her work has been featured on CNBC, Euronews, and in more than a dozen business journals.

    Patti, along with her husband Jack J. Phillips, contributes to a variety of journals and has authored several books on measurement, evaluation, analytics, and ROI. In February 2019, she and Jack received the Distinguished Contributor Award from the Center for Talent Reporting for their contribution to the measurement and management of human capital. In November 2019, the Thinkers50 organization recognized Patti and Jack Phillips as two of the initial Top 50 World Leaders in Coaching. At the same time, they were listed as top finalists for the Marshall Goldsmith Distinguished Achievement Award in Coaching. In 2022, Patti and Jack were awarded ATD’s Thought Leader Award. ROI Institute is a four-time winner of the Measurement, Testing, and Assessment category of the Training Magazine Network Choice Awards program.

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    In consideration of my position as an attendee/member of the Association for Talent Development Greater Boston (ATD GB), I agree with ATD GB’s unrestricted right/permission to take, use, re-use, publish and re-publish photographic, video/audio content including, in whole or in part, all media now and hereafter known for illustration, promotion, training, exhibition, advertising in connection with ATD GB and its initiatives.  I expect ATD GB to use the content professionally, but waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product/products, advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied.  I hereby certify that I am fully competent and of full legal age and have the right to execute this release with ATD GB.

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    Refund Policy:

    A full refund will be issued if the cancellation request is made on or before fourteen calendar days before the scheduled event.

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Increase the credibility and value of your learning and development programs through measurement and evaluation!

Why Start a Measurement SIG?

Measuring and evaluating the results of learning have long been key competencies for Learning and Development professionals, which enables us to demonstrate business value and continuously improve processes for enhancing performance and results. L&D leaders have more recently embraced the emerging field of “Learning Analytics” to increase their ability to track and increase effectiveness in a dynamic business environment, using the latest data sources and analytical tools.

While L&D Leaders often consider investing in Learning Analytics a high priority, they also are often limited in their abilities to gather, aggregate and analyze information. Frequently, these challenges lead to making decisions based on intuition rather than robust data and rigorous analysis.

The Greater Boston ATD Chapter has a significant opportunity to address this need and to add value to its members, their businesses and to the L&D field, by launching a Learning Analytics Special Interest Group.

Measurement SIG Mission

The mission of the group is to enhance members’ professional development in measurement and evaluation; to increase the effectiveness of their L&D organizations through measurement and evaluation; and to engage with the global community of L&D practitioners in applying measurement and evaluation to deliver performance and results through learning.

The group addresses a wide range of topics, from getting started in defining methods, tools and processes of data collection, to more advanced applications, such as, measuring technology-enabled and blended learning. The group welcomes members with little or no background in measurement and evaluation, through more experienced practitioners.

Why Consider Joining the Measurement SIG?

The benefits of participating in the group will include:

    • Enhancing your professional development in the area of measurement and evaluation
    • Sharing measurement challenges and gaining insight and advice from others
    • Engaging in dialogue with subject matter experts
    • Providing information, tools and advice to fellow L&D practitioners in your organization
    • Demonstrating to executive stakeholders how you are increasing performance and results through learning
    • Making a contribution toward advancing the effectiveness of L&D worldwide, through more robust measurement and evaluation

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