Dr. Alaina Szlachta
Founder of Design by Development Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in data enablement for learning programs. She helps businesses measure the impact of their learning initiatives and shares her expertise through writing and speaking.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 31min
Measuring success in L&D with Alaina Szlachta
Dr. Alaina Szlachta, founder of Design by Development Solutions, delves into the intricate world of measuring success in learning and development. She advocates for a researcher's mindset to collect relevant data and align training with business goals. Her concept of 'Return on Expectations' reveals how to assess if training meets stakeholder needs. Alaina also addresses the challenges of measuring soft skills and critiques satisfaction metrics, while emphasizing the importance of focusing on core issues that training seeks to improve.
Oct 30, 2024 • 55min
16. Data Literacy and Business Acumen for L&D with Dr. Alaina Szlachta
Dr. Alaina Szlachta, founder of By Design Development Solutions and an expert in data enablement, dives into the importance of data literacy and business acumen for L&D professionals. She illustrates how emotional insights can enhance data-driven decisions, particularly in onboarding. Dr. Szlachta emphasizes continuous measurement over retrospective evaluations and introduces her upcoming book, which aims to simplify measurement strategies. Listeners gain practical tips and questions to better align L&D efforts with business goals.
