In this episode of the L&D Explorers Podcast, we’re joined by Amanda Abraham, Senior Learning Manager at CPA Ontario, who brings years of experience in instructional design and curriculum development.
Amanda shares her insights on evaluating the true impact of training, aligning L&D strategies with business goals, and the importance of tailoring learning for diverse skill levels—including the C-suite.
Whether you’re an L&D professional or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to elevate your learning programs.
🎬 The highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:42 Initial reactions vs. long-term impact of training
04:05 What matters to senior stakeholders / The metrics that matter
05:14 Bridging training with business goals
08:09 How to assess training outcomes through organizational objectives
14:14 Why initial reactions still matter
18:44 On building an L&D strategy
23:30 L&D for the C-Suite
29:45 The future of learning evaluation
33:32 Final thoughts
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