Marketing For Learning® S2:E6 - Proof Beats Completions With Nelson Sivalingam
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Jul 25, 2025 Nelson Sivalingam, CEO of HowNow and author of 'Learning at Speed', dives into the crucial connection between learning and business outcomes. He critiques traditional metrics for falling short and emphasizes the need for defining impact in Learning and Development. The discussion covers bridging the skills gap through role-specific assessments and the importance of measurable outcomes over mere completion rates. Nelson advocates for a strategic approach that aligns learning initiatives with organizational goals, shaping a more effective L&D landscape.
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Disconnect of Learning and Business
- Learning is often disconnected from business objectives, causing overwhelming content and no real impact.
- Proving activity like course completions is not the same as proving meaningful learning impact.
Map Skills to Roles and Assess Them
- Map organizational roles to the exact skills and proficiency levels needed for business objectives.
- Use 360-degree skill reviews as evidence-based assessments to understand skill gaps.
Leverage AI to Connect Learning
- Use AI to unify your fragmented content ecosystem by tagging learning to standardized skills taxonomies.
- Make it easier for employees to find relevant learning aligned with their needs and skill levels.
