Analyzing Learning Effectiveness with Amanda Abraham

2025-03-27

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

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