Articulating the value of training: linking training programs to organizational goals

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to discuss a process for demonstrating the value of training to help justify training budget spend to the board.

Design/methodology/approach

Provides a discussion on the ROI Academy™ line of sight approach to valuing training. Explains the concept behind the approach, demonstrates how value if calculated and suggests ways of using this data within the organization.

Findings

Provides a method of linking training program outcomes to organizational goals, indicating how this process can be used at a number of levels within the organization.

Practical implications

A practical method that can be used in an learning and development environment.

Originality/value

This paper outlines a practical method of valuing training that can be used to justify learning and development activity.

Citation

Bird, H. (2008), "Articulating the value of training: linking training programs to organizational goals", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 22 No. 2, pp. 20-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280810850705