The Mindtools L&D Podcast 461 — It takes a village: Isolating training's impact
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Sep 9, 2025 In a riveting discussion, Kevin M. Yates, known as The L&D Detective, uncovers the complexities of isolating training's impact in organizations. He emphasizes that behavior change isn't solely the responsibility of L&D professionals but requires a collective effort. Kevin dives into the interconnected factors influencing performance and highlights the necessity of a holistic evaluation of training effectiveness. With a mix of professional insights and personal anecdotes, he champions the importance of collaboration across departments in demonstrating L&D's value.
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Use Test And Control Groups
- Use test and control groups to isolate training's effect by comparing performance between groups.
- Ensure the control group does not receive the training and treat selection ethically for evaluation.
Control For Contamination And Matching
- Anticipate contamination when matching test and control groups and mitigate access to external learning.
- Match groups on key variables so comparisons reflect the training change, not pre-existing differences.
Performance Is An Ecosystem
- Workplace performance is an ecosystem of business and human performance contributors beyond L&D.
- Isolating L&D's sole effect ignores interactions like manager support, culture, and rewards.