The Leader Factor Data or Die Trying: The Budget Survival Guide For L&D Leaders
Aug 19, 2025
Learning and Development leaders are under pressure to prove their ROI or risk budget cuts. The hosts discuss the crucial shift to data-driven strategies and the importance of measuring behavior change. They present a practical playbook: assess, intervene, and prove, urging alignment with business goals. With rising concerns over skill gaps and CFO demands for accelerated ROI, they highlight that only a small fraction can link employee data to business outcomes. Anecdotes won't defend budgets; aligning initiatives with clear business objectives is key.
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Beekeeping Mishap And Honey Harvest
- Tim Clark described being an amateur beekeeper and harvesting two gallons of honey this year.
- He noted swollen hands from bee stings due to equipment mishap while harvesting.
Proof Or Budget Cuts
- L&D teams that can't prove business impact risk budget cuts as CFOs scrutinize costs and margins.
- Aligning learning to business goals is now the top priority for L&D professionals.
Behavior Change Is The Measurable Middle
- Measure behavioral change longitudinally before linking to business outcomes like productivity or revenue.
- Behavioral data over time enables credible correlation with business KPIs.