The age-old question

Yet another article about demonstrating the impact of training and development programs on performance.

Issues identified:

• "…more than eight in 10 executives (84 percent) rated learning as important or very important."
• "…the amount spent on learning jumped 10 percent from the previous year."
• "…only 37 percent of companies believe their learning programs are effective."

Tips for linking learning to performance:

• Democratize your learning.
• Make learning personal and relevant.
• Set the bar or everyone.
• Bring on the feedback.

What's not as clear is the actual link to a firm's financial performance. If learning is the independent variable and financial results is the dependent variable, how can the Chief Learning Officer demonstrate a clear relationship?