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Describes how learning and development programs are evaluated, including the financial ROI. Case studies represent settings and cultures from around the world including India, Australia, Canada, Germany, and other countries. Case studies are engaging, and follow the evaluation process from the decision to evaluate a program, to reporting results

"When change initiatives fail, many times the organization is blamed for not aligning projects to business needs from the beginning, or for not turning knowledge into action. Making Change Work argues that what connects success with these initiatives is behavioral change. It brings together the ROI Institute's established methodology for aligning projects and programs to business needs and for evaluating impact and ROI with the Turning Learning Into Action methodology developed by Emma Weber to support learning transfer.The book offers a step-by-step process for any business initiative that requires behavioral change, providing the critical link bridging both knowledge and application. Cutting through complex change theory, this book is a how-to guide for solving the problem of change projects that don't deliver business impact. It includes case studies on organizations that are using the methodology to create successful outcomes that are not just demonstrated, but also delivered and measurable"--

From selection and assessment, to training and development, and reward management, all HR functions have an impact on an organization. Ever-present budgetary pressures mean that there is perpetual competition for resources, so HR departments must be able to account for and justify their contribution to the bottom line. This practical text presents a results-based approach to HR accountability, which explains how to: Uncover and monitor the costs of HR programs ; Develop programs emphasizing accountability ; Collect data for evaluation ; Measure the contribution of human resources ; Calculate HR's return on investment. This new edition is fully revised and updated to reflect developments in the field, such as the rise of talent management and the increased role of technology in HR measurement, and is supported in international examples throughout. New chapters have been added to address business alignment, HR scorecards, analytics maturity, and international applications of the methodology. Case studies and a workbook are provided as online supplements for HR practitioners and students.--Publisher website.

"Within an organization, the responsibilities for environment, health, and safety are often under the direction of the same executive team in an organization. This new book shows how to measure the success of all types of programs and projects involving environment initiatives, health related programs for employees and citizens, and various safety programs in all types of settings. It also explains how to report results by using a step-by-step approach"--

"Provide organized, efficient, relevant consulting with lasting value Maximizing the Value of Consulting is an indispensable, practical guide for managing, measuring, and delivering the results that make internal and external consulting a lasting value to clients and the company. Sponsored by the ROI Institute and the Association of Internal Management Consultants, this book provides a roadmap to relevance for consultants operating in the increasingly fast-paced, changing, dynamic environment. Readers will learn how to use resources properly and manage the investment efficiently, while truly connecting to the business, securing appropriate levels of commitment, and providing adequate levels of support. Detailed coverage includes guidance toward calculating the value of consulting in terms that executives understand, including business impact and ROI, and using the appropriate tools to show how things are working throughout the process. Whether organizations are using internal or external consultants, or both, consultants can provide better value to the company. Consultants are needed to provide advice, support, and insight into the processes undertaken to improve the business, and integrate the input of different functional units into a more streamlined strategy. This book is designed to help consultants provide the utmost value to clients by maximizing organization, efficiency, and ultimately, ROI. Manage for value with better organization and cost control Set objectives at multiple levels to deliver useful results Measure implementation, impact, ROI, and intangibles Use final results to drive appropriate actions, creating lasting value The skyrocketing need for internal and external consultants will continue, in almost every functional area ranging from HR and technology, to auditing and risk management. Maximizing the Value of Consulting provides a manual for relevant, value-driven consulting, with world-renowned expert insight"--