The Biggest Mistakes We Make When Measuring Learning — Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofits

Do you actually know if your training worked, or are you just hoping it did?

In this episode of Learning for Good, I break down the five biggest mistakes nonprofit learning and development professionals make when measuring training impact.

Most of us know we should be measuring our training, and we want to measure it, but somewhere between good intentions and actual practice, we get stuck. We settle for data that is easy to collect instead of data that tells us the truth. Good measurement isn't about checking a box, it's about using what you learn to make real decisions and show that the work actually matters.

▶️ The Biggest Mistakes We Make When Measuring Learning

▶️ Key Points:

00:00:00 Why Measuring Training Matters

00:03:00 The Kirkpatrick Model of Training Evaluation

00:04:23 The 5 Biggest Mistakes L&D Professionals Make When Measuring Learning

00:17:17 Turning Your Learning Dashboard into a Strategic Tool

Resources from this episode:

ATD Research: https://www.td.org/content/press-release/atd-research-measuring-learning-program-effectiveness-is-challenging

Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.

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