1 ROI Certification Building Capability and Expertise with ROI Implementations Jack J. Phillips, Ph. D. Patti P. Phillips, Ph. D

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ROI Certification

Building Capability and Expertise with ROI Implementations

Jack J. Phillips, Ph. D.

Patti P. Phillips, Ph. D.

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Reaction Objectives

Provide participants knowledge and skills that are:

• Relevant to their job

• Important to their current job success

• Immediately applicable

• New to their understanding of accountability

• Relevant to their colleagues in similar job situation

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Learning Objectives

Enable participants to:•Describe the five critical components of a successful evaluation practice

•Describe the five levels of evaluation

•Describe the six types of data in the chain of impact

•Describe the ten steps in the ROI Methodology

and . . .

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Learning Objectives

• Follow the 12 guiding principles

• Plan and execute an ROI evaluation project

• Calculate and explain the difference in the benefit-cost ratio (BCR) and the return on investment (ROI)

• Communicate the results of an ROI study to a variety of stakeholders

• Implement the ROI Methodology within their organization

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Application Objectives

Support participants as they:

• Build support for the ROI Methodology in their organization

• Complete their initial ROI evaluation project

• Plan and implement future ROI projects

• Revise/update internal evaluation strategy/practice

• Brief/teach other in the ROI Methodology

• Change the way the propose, implement, and evaluation programs, processes and initiatives

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Impact Objectives

Enable participants to realize positive consequences as a result of applying what they learn such as:• Improving program effectiveness

• Improving program efficiencies

• Expanding successful programs

• Redesigning or discontinuing ineffective programs

• Improving relationships with clients and executives

• Enhancing the influence of their function within the organization

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Setting the

Stage

The ROI Methodology

Planning Evaluation

Implementing ROI

Converting Data to Money

Collecting Data

Tabulating Costs and

Calculating ROI

Reporting Results

Isolating the Effects

of the Program

Forecasting ROI

Program Success will be Measured by:

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• Ratings achieved on end of course evaluation

• Increase in knowledge gain as reported on end-of course evaluation

• Demonstration of knowledge through:

– Course exercises

– Case study presentations

– ROI project plan presentation

– ROI implementation plan

and . . .

Program Success will be Measured by:

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• ROI project completion following ROI Methodology steps and guiding principles

– Evaluation planning

– Data collection

– Data analysis

– Report submittal

• Steps toward implementing (beyond ROI project) completed as planned.

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Roles of the ROI Implementation Leader

• Technical Expert

• Consultant• Problem Solver• Initiator• Designer• Developer• Coordinator

• Cheerleader• Communicator• Process

Monitor• Planner• Analyst• Interpreter• Teacher

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Skill Areas for Certification Planning for ROI calculations Collecting evaluation data Isolating the effects of solutions Converting data to monetary values Monitoring program costs Analyzing data including calculating the ROI Presenting evaluation data Implementing the ROI process Providing internal consulting on ROI Teaching others the ROI process

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Certification Projects

Item Due Date

Case Study Presentation During Workshop

Implementation Plan for the ROI Process

End of Workshop

ROI Project Plan End of Workshop

Implementation complete 3-6 Months

ROI project complete 6 Months, Ideally

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Case Study Presentation

• Team based assignment

• Present results to executive audience (you own the study)

• Q and A session

• Critique the case study (you don’t own the study)

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ROI Project

• Based on a planned or anticipated ROI impact study

• Individual or team based• Provide a copy of Data collection Plan during

workshop• Provide a copy of ROI Analysis Plan during

workshop• Ask for input from the group

Ideally, complete within 6 months

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Implementation Plan Requirements

• Specific

• Motivational

• Achievable

• Realistic

• Time-based

Must be within your control!

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Global Communications

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Paradigm Shift in Programs

1. no business need for the program

2. no assessment of performance issues

3. no specific measurable objectives

4. no effort to prepare program participants to achieve results

1. program linked to specific business needs

2. assessment of performance effectiveness

3. specific objectives for application and business impact

4. results expectations communicated to participants

Characterized by: Characterized by:

Activity-Based Results-Based

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Paradigm Shift

5. no effort to prepare the work environment to support transfer

6. no efforts to build partnerships with key managers

7. no measurement of results or cost benefit analysis

8. reporting on programs is input focused

5. environment prepared to support transfer

6. partnerships established with key managers and clients

7. measurement of results and cost benefit analysis (ROI)

8. reporting on programs is output focused

Characterized by: Characterized by:

Activity-Based Results-Based

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Definition of Results-Based Programs

• Programs are initiated, developed, and delivered with the end in mind.

• A comprehensive measurement and evaluation system is in place for each program.

• Impact and ROI evaluations are regularly developed.

• Program participants understand their responsibility to obtain results with programs.

• Support groups help to achieve results from training.

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How Results-Based Are Your Programs?

• Take the assessment entitled “How Results-Based Are Your Programs?” When taking this assessment, try to be candid in selecting the appropriate response.

• Score your assessment using the guidelines provided.

• Compare your scores with others.

• What is considered to be an adequate score?

• What are the potential uses of this survey?

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Human Capital PerspectivesTraditional View Emerging View

Expenses are considered costs Expenditures are viewed as a source of value

Function is perceived as a support staff

Function is perceived as a strategic partner

Involved in setting HR budget Top executives involved in budget

Metrics focus on cost and activities

Metrics focus on results

Metrics created and maintained by HR alone

Top executives involved in metrics design and use

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Human Capital Perspectives

Traditional View Emerging View

Little effort to understand the ROI in HC

ROI has become an important tool

Measurement focuses on the data at hand

Measurement focuses on the data needed

Measurement is based on what others measure

Measurement is based on organization needs

Programs initiated without a business need

Programs linked to specific business needs

Reporting is input-focused Reporting is output-focused

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DRIVERS:• The increasing cost of human capital• Consequences of improper or ineffective HR

practices• Linkage of human capital to strategic

initiatives• Increased accountability of all functions• Top executive requirement for HR contribution,

and human capital ROI

Increased Interest in the Value of Human Capital

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ProfitabilityPROGRAM IMPACT

Strategic

AccountabilityEvaluation

BOTTOM LINE CONTRIBUTION

EffectivenessVital SignsBenefits vs Costs

ECONOMICVALUE ADDED

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Shareholder Value

Balanced Scorecard

Value Based

ROI

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Three Journeys

1. The need to change the HR measurement mix

2. Setting the investment level for human capital

3. Valuing human capital

Each is explored next…

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Apex, Inc.

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Comparison Of Approaches To Measure The

HR Contribution

Measuring the HR Contribution: Status

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HR Accountability Progress

Leading Edge

Approach

es

Solid V

alue-

Added

Approach

es

Early

Approach

es

ROI Methodology

HR Macro Studies

Human Capital Measurement

HR Profit Center

Competitive HR Benchmarking

HR Satisfaction Surveys

HR Cost Monitoring

HR Key Indicators

HR Auditing

HR Case Studies

Feedback Surveys

MBO in Personnel

HR

Acc

ount

abili

ty

1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000

Balanced Scorecard

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Leading Edge Approaches to Measuring the HR Contribution

• Balanced Scorecard

• HR Profit Center

• Human Capital Measures

• HR Macro Studies

• ROI Process Most promise as an immediate tool

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• Attitudinal Data

• Comparative Data

• Human Capital Measures

• Benefit/Cost Analysis (ROI)

Select an approach in each of these categories:

Recommendations for Measurement Categories

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Common Human Capital Measures

1. Innovation and Creativity

2. Employee Attitudes

3. Workforce Stability

4. Employee Capability

5. Human Capital Investment

6. Leadership

7. Productivity

8. Workforce Profile

9. Job Creation and Recruitment

10. Compensation and Benefits

11. Compliance and Safety

12. Employee Relations

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Setting the Investment Level

Let Others Do

It!11

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Motivating Forces

• Cost control• Lack of

infrastructure• Instability• Access to

expertise• Short-term focus• Survival

Approaches

1. Hire fully competent employees

2. Use contract employees

3. Outsource major functions

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Invest the Minimum!22

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Motivating Forces

• Low cost industry• High labor use• Strong competition• Employees are

dispensable

Approaches

1. Pay minimum wages

2. Provide few benefits

3. Keep training simple

4. Expect turnover and address it

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Human Resources Development Issues

Training

Risk for Payback

Low

Short

Low

Job-related Skills

Time for Payback

Costs per Employee

Focus

Risk for Payback

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Education

Risk for Payback

Moderate

Medium

Moderate

Preparation for the next job

Time for Payback

Costs per Employee

Focus

Risk for Payback

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Development

Risk for Payback

High

Long

High

Cultural change and continuous learning

Time for Payback

Costs per Employee

Focus

Risk for Payback

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Invest with the

Rest!33

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Motivating Forces• Desire to have best

practices• Benchmarking is

acceptable• Benchmarking is

used in all parts of organization

• Benchmarking can be low cost

• Benchmarking is low risk

Approaches

1. Locate existing reports

2. Participate in existing projects

3. Create a custom project

4. Search the literature

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Human Capital Investment Benchmarks

1. Human Resource Expenses (HR Department Costs/Budget

2. Total Investment in Human Capital (Total HR expenses plus all salaries and benefits of non-HR staff

3. HR Expenses by Function

4. HR Expenses by Process/Programming

5. Selected HR Costs

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1 Determining What to Benchmark

2 Building the Benchmarking Team

3 Identifying Benchmark Partners

4 Collecting Benchmarking Data

5 Analyzing the Data

6 Distributing Information to

Benchmarking Partners

7 Initiating Improvement from

Benchmarking

Phases of the Benchmarking

Process

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Invest Until it Hurts!44

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Motivating Forces

• Fad chasing• Happy employee

dilemma• Quick fixes• Retention concerns• Competitive

strategy• Union demands• We can afford it!

Approaches

1. Pay above-market wages

2. Provide above-market employee benefits

3. Implement most new fads/ programs

4. Provide all types of employee services

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The Relationship Between Over-Investing and Performance

Investment in Human Capital

Optimal

Over-InvestingUnder-Investin

g

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Invest as Long as

There is a Payoff!55

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Motivating Forces

• Need to show HR contribution

• Increasing cost of human capital

• Secure funding• Business partner• Improve processes

Approaches

1. Measure success of each HR program

2. Collect up to six types of data

3. Use ROI routinely

4. Involve stakeholders

5. Use the data

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The ROI Methodology

Develop EvaluationPlans and

Baseline Data


Baseline Data

EvaluationPlanning

Data Collection

Collect Data During

SolutionImplementation

Collect Data During


LEVEL 1: REACTION AND PLANNED ACTIONS

LEVEL 2:LEARNING AND CONFIDENCE

Collect DataAfter

Implementation

Collect DataAfter

Implementation

LEVEL 3: APPLICATION ANDIMPLEMENTATION

LEVEL 4:BUSINESS IMPACT

DevelopObjective of Solution(s)


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TabulateCosts ofSolution


Isolate the Effects Isolate

the Effects

Convert Data To

MonetaryValue

Convert Data To

MonetaryValue

Calculate the Return

OnInvestment


OnInvestment

Generate Impact Study


Data Analysis

Identify IntangibleMeasures


LEVEL 5: ROI

Reporting

INTANGIBLE BENEFITS

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Methodical Development

Training and Learning

Organization Development

HR Programs

Change Initiatives

Technology Implementation

Quality / Six Sigma

Meetings and Events

Coaching

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Valuing Human Capital:Three Approaches

1. What we know from Logic and Intuition

2. What we know from Macro Level Research

3. What we know from ROI Analysis

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1. Logic and Intuition

• Automation has limitations

• People are necessary

• Stock market mystery

• Accounting dilemma

• Last source of competitive advantage

• Superstar Phenomena

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Superstar Characteristics

• People are the difference

• Good and great

• Great places to work

• Most admired companies

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2. Macro Level Research

• HR Effectiveness Index

• Gallup Studies

• The Service Profit Chain

• Watson-Wyatt Studies

• Deloitte & Touche Studies

. . . . and many others

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3. ROI Analysis

• Micro Analysis Tool

• 5,000 studies per year

• Over 40 Countries / 25 Languages

• Variety of Applications

• ROI Certification ROI Networks

• ROI Standards

• ROI Best Practices

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Valuing Human CapitalThe Complete Picture

Micro Analysis(ROI Studies)

Macro Analysis(Relationships)

Logic & Intuition(Intangibles)

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Reliance Insurance Company

Matching Evaluation Levels with Objectives

• Level 1: Reaction• Level 2: Learning• Level 3: Application• Level 4: Business Impact• Level 5: Return on Investment

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Measurement in Learning and HR

Level Measurement Category

Current Status*

Coverage (Now) (%)

Goal in 5 Years

Coverage (Goal) (%)

Comments About Status

O Inputs/Indicators

Measures the number of programs, participants audience, costs, and efficiencies

100% 100% This is being accomplished now

1 Reaction and Planned Action

Measures reaction to, and satisfaction with, the experience, contents, and value of program

100% 100% Need more focus on content and perceived value

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Current Status*

Coverage (Now) (%)

Goal in 5 Years

Coverage (Goal) (%)


2 Learning

Measures what participants learned in the program – information, knowledge, skills, and contacts (takes-away from the program)

30 – 40% 80 – 90% Must use simple learning measures

3 Application

Measures progress after the program – the use of information, knowledge, skills, and contacts

10% 30% Need more follow-up



Current Status*

Coverage (Now) (%)

Goal in 5 Years

Coverage (Goal) (%)


4 Business Impact

Measures changes in business impact variables such as output, quality, time, and costs linked to the program

5% 10% This is the connection to business impact

5 ROI

Compares the monetary benefits of the business impact measures to the costs of the program.

1% 5% The ultimate level of evaluation

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The Results

• Reacted very positively to the program and found it to be very relevant to their work;

• Learned new skills and gained new insights about themselves;

• Utilized the skills and insights routinely with their teams, although they had some difficulty in a few areas;

• Improved several important work unit measures, with some measures improving as much as 28%;

• Achieved an impressive 105% return on investment; and

• Reported an increase in job satisfaction in the work unit.62

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Key Issues with This Level of Analysis Objectives? Credibility of data? Source of data? Consistent methodology? Scope? Standards? Use of data? Cost of process? Fear of data?

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The ROI Process

…Generates six types of data:

1. Reaction to a project or program

2. Learning skills/knowledge

3. Application/Implementation progress

4. Business impact related to the project or program

5. Return on Investment

6. Intangible Benefits

…..and includes a technique to isolate the effects of the program

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ROI by the Numbers• Process refined over a 25-year period

• 5,000 impact studies conducted each year

• 100 case studies published on ROI

• 3,000 individuals certified to implement the ROI Methodology

• 15 ROI books developed to support the process

• 600 member professional network formed to share information

• ROI methodology adopted by over 2,000 organizations in manufacturing, service, non-profit, and government settings in over 40 countries

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ROI Dilemma

70-80% of organizations want to use ROI

15-20% of organizations are

currently using ROI

Wish List

ROI

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Use List

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ROI

Why the gap?

HIGH

LOW

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Why Use Impact and ROI Analysis?

Reactive

• Show contributions of selected programs

• Justify/defend budgets

• Identify inefficient programs that need to be redesigned or eliminated

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Why Use Impact and ROI Analysis?

Proactive

• Aligns programs to business needs

• Earn respect of senior management/administrators

• Improve support for programs

• Enhance design and implementation processes

• Identify successful programs that can be implemented in other areas

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Applications

• Learning and Development• Career Development • Competency Systems• Diversity Programs• E-Learning• Executive Coaching• Gainsharing• Meetings and Events• Leadership Development• Organization Development

• Orientation Systems• Recruiting Strategies• Safety & Health Programs• Self-Directed Teams• Skill-Based/Knowledge-

Based Compensation• Technology

Implementation • Quality Programs• Wellness/Fitness

Initiatives

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Basic Elements

An EvaluationFramework

Case Applicationsand Practice

A ProcessModel

Operating Standards and

Philosophy

Implementation

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Evaluation Framework

Level Measurement Focus

1. Reaction & Planned Action

Measures participant satisfaction and captures planned actions, if appropriate

2. Learning & Confidence

Measures changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes related

3. Application & Implementation

Measures changes in on-the-job behavior or actions

4. Business Impact Measures changes in business impact variables


Compares project benefits to the costs

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Defining theReturn on Investment

Benefits/Cost Ratio

ROI

Monetary Benefits

Program Costs

Net Monetary Benefits

Program Costs=

=

X 100

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ROI Example

Costs for project $80,000

Benefits from project $240,000

BCR =

ROI = x 100 = %

3.0

$160,000

$80,000

200

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ROI Target Options

1. Set the value at the same level as other investments, e.g. 15%

2. Set slightly above other investments, e.g. 25%

3. Set at break even - 0%

4. Set at client expectations

Private sector organizations usually go with option #2; public sector usually prefer option #3.

Characteristics of Evaluation Levels

Chain of Value of Customer Frequency Difficulty ofImpact Information Focus of Use Assessment

Satisfaction Lowest Consumer Frequent Easy

Learning

Application

Impact

ROI Highest Client Infrequent Difficult

Customers

Consumers: The customers who are actively involved in the process.

Client: The customers who fund, support, and approve the project

Evaluation Framework and Key Questions

Levels of Evaluation Key Questions Answered

Level 1: Reaction and Planned Action

Was the program relevant to participants’ jobs and mission?

Was the program important to participants’ job/mission success?

Did the program provide new information?

Do participants intend to use what they learned?

Would participants recommend it to others?

Is there room for improvement with facilitation, materials, and the learning environment?

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Level 2: Learning and Confidence

Do participants know what they are supposed to do with what they learned?

Do participants know how to apply what they learned?

Are participants confident to apply what they learned?

Did participants gain new knowledge, change their attitude, increase awareness?

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Level 3: Application and Implementation

How effectively are participants applying what they learned?

How frequently are they applying what they learned?

If they are applying what they learned, what is supporting them?

If they are not applying what they learned, why not?

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Level 4: Business Impact So what? To what extent does participant

application of what they learned improve the measures the program was intended to improve?

How did the program impact output, quality, cost, time, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, work habits?

What were the consequences of participants’ application of knowledge and skills acquired during the program, process, intervention, change?

How do we know it was the program that improved these measures?

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Level 5: ROI Do the monetary benefits of the improvement in business impact measures outweigh the cost of the program?

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Reaction & Planned Action

Learning & Confidence

Application & Implementation

Impact

ROI

Isolate the Effects of the Program

Chain of Impact

Intangible Benefits

Needs ProgramAssessment Objectives Evaluation

Business Impact BusinessNeeds Objectives Impact

Job Performance Application ApplicationNeeds Objectives

Skills/Knowledge Learning LearningNeeds Objectives

Preferences Satisfaction ReactionObjectives

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Potential ROI ROIPayoffs Objectives5 5

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Matching Evaluation Levels with Objectives

1. Reaction

2. Learning

3. Application

4. Impact


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The ROI Methodology


Baseline Data


Baseline Data

EvaluationPlanning

Data Collection

Collect Data During


Collect Data During


LEVEL 1: REACTION AND PLANNED ACTION

LEVEL 2: LEARNING AND CONFIDENCE

Collect DataAfter

Implementation

Collect DataAfter

Implementation

LEVEL 3: APPLICATION ANDIMPLEMENTATION

LEVEL 4:BUSINESS IMPACT



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Isolate the Effects Isolate

the Effects

Convert Data To

MonetaryValue

Convert Data To

MonetaryValue


OnInvestment


OnInvestment



Data Analysis



LEVEL 5: ROI

Reporting

INTANGIBLE BENEFITS

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Evaluation PlanningDevelop/Finalize Objectives

• Reaction

• Learning

• Application

• Impact

• ROI

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Evaluation PlanningData Collection Plan

• Broad Program Objectives

• Measures

• Data Collection Method/Instruments

• Data Sources

• Timing

• Responsibilities

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Evaluation PlanningROI Analysis Plan

• Data Items (Usually Level 4)• Methods for Isolating the Effects of the

Program/Process• Methods of converting Data to Monetary

Values• Cost Categories• Intangible Benefits• Communication Targets for Final Report• Other Influences/Issues during Application • Comments

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Evaluation PlanningProject Plan

• Major Milestones

• Deliverables

• Timelines

• Flow

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Data Collection During Program

•Surveys •Questionnaires •Observation •Interviews •Focus Groups •Tests/Quizzes •Demonstrations •Simulations

Level 1 Level 2Method

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Data Collection Post Program

•Surveys •Questionnaires •Observations on the job •Interviews •Focus Groups •Action planning/improvement•plans •Performance contracting •Performance monitoring

Level 3 Level 4Method

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Isolating the Effects of the Program

• Use of control groups• Trend line analysis • Forecasting methods• Participant’s estimate• Management’s estimate of impact (percent)• Use of experts/previous studies• Calculate/Estimate the impact of other factors• Customer input

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Method1

1.Comparison Group Analysis 35%

2.Trend/Forecasting Analysis 20%

3.Expert Estimation 50%

4.Other 20%

1 Listed by credibility2 Percentages exceed 100%

Best Practice Use2

Isolating the Effects of the Program

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Example - Use of Control Groups

• Customer Service Compensation

• Six sites chosen for program evaluation

• Each site had a control group and an experimental group randomly selected

• Experimental group received new plan - control group did not

• Observed performance for both groups at the same time

95%

Use of Trend Line Analysis

Shipment Productivity

Months

Per

cent

of

Sch

edul

e S

hipp

ed

J F M A M J J A S O N D J

100%

90%

85%

Team ImplementationActual Average 94.4%

Average of Trend Projected 92.3%

Pre Program Average87.3%

Trend Projection

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Example of a Participant’s Estimation

Factor that Influenced

Improvement

Percent of Improvement

Caused By

Confidence Expressed as

a Percent

Adjusted Percent of

Improvement Caused By

HR Project 60% 80% 48%

System Changes

15% 70% 10.5%

Market Changes

5% 60% 3%

Process Changes

20% 80% 16%

Other ____% % %

Total 100%

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• Profit/savings from output (standard value)• Cost of quality (standard value)• Employee time as compensation (standard value)• Historical costs/savings from records• Expert input• External studies• Linking with other measures• Participant estimation• Management Estimation• Estimation from staff

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CredibilityResources

Needed

Standard values High Low

Records/Reports analysis High High

Databases Moderate Moderate

Expert Estimation Low Low

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Example of Converting Data Using External Database

Cost of one turnover*

Middle Manager $70,000 annual salary

Cost of turnover 150%

Total cost of turnover $105,000

* External data - value obtained from industry related study

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Cost of a Sexual Harassment Complaint

35 Complaints35 Complaints

Actual Costs from RecordsActual Costs from Records

Additional Estimated Costs from Staff


Legal Fees, Settlements, Losses, Material, Direct

Expenses


Expenses

EEO/AA Staff Time, Management Time


$852,000 Annually$852,000 Annually

Cost per complaint = $24,343$852,000

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A Compelling Place A Compelling Place A Compelling Place to Work to Shop to Invest

AttitudeAbout

the Job

CustomerRetention

EmployeeRetention

CustomerRecommendations

EmployeeBehavior

AttitudeAbout theCompany

Service

Helpfulness

CustomerImpression

Merchandise

Value

Return on Assets

Operating Margin

Revenue Growth

5-Unit Increase

in EmployeeAttitude

Drives Drives

1.3-Unit Increase in Customer

Impression

0.5 Increasein Revenue

Growth

Example of Linkage with Other Measures

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Tabulating Program Costs

Direct• Program Materials• Facilitator Costs• Facilities• Travel

Indirect• Needs Assessment• Program

Development• Participant Time• Administrative

Overhead• Evaluation

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Intangible Benefits

Complaints

Conflicts

Stress

Job Satisfaction

Commitment

Teamwork

Customer Service

Engagement

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ROI Process Flexibility

• Pre-program ROI forecast• End-of-program ROI estimation

• Application data (Level 3)• Impact data (Level 4)

Look Forward

Examine Accomplishments

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Do not Confuse the CFO

• ROI – Return on Investment . . . not Information

. . . not Intelligence

. . . not Inspiration

. . . not Involvement

• ROE – Return on Equity . . . not Expectation

• ROA – Return on Assets . . . not Anticipation

• ROCE – Return on Capital Employed

. . . not Client Expectation

Common Target AudiencesReason for Communication Primary Target AudienceSecure approval for program Client, top executivesGain support for the program Immediate managers,

team leadersBuild credibility for the training Top executivesstaffEnhance reinforcement of the Immediate

managersprogramEnhance results of future programs ParticipantsShow complete results of the Key client teamprogramStimulate interest in HR programs Top executivesDemonstrate accountability for client expenditures All employeesMarket future HR programs Prospective clients

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Select Media

• Impact Studies•Full report•Executive summary•General overview•One-page summary

•Meetings•Executive meetings•Manager meetings•Staff meetings•Panel discussions•Best practice meetings

•Internal Publications•Announcements•Bulletins•Newsletters•Magazines

•Progress Reports•Schedules•Preliminary results•Memos

•Case Studies•Program Brochures•Scoreboards•Electronic Media

•E-mail•Web sites•Video•blogs

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Implementation Issues

• Resources (staffing / budget)

• Leadership (individual, group, cross functional team)

• Timing (urgency, activities)

• Communication (various audiences)

• Commitment (staff, managers, top executives)

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Key Implementation Actions

• Determine /establish responsibilities

• Develop skills /knowledge with ROI

• Develop transition / implementation plan

• Conduct ROI studies

• Prepare /revise/evaluation /policy/ procedures/guidelines

• Train/brief managers on the ROI Process

• Communicate progress/results

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Retail Merchandise Company

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Utility Services Company

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Utility Services CompanyBusiness Impact

Monthly Improvement in Six Months

A

Percent Contribution From Team

BuildingB

Average Confidence

Estimate (Percent)

C

Adjusted Improvement in Six Months

A x B x C

Productivity 23% 57% 86% 11.3%

Quality 18% 38% 74% 5%

Efficiencies 14.5% 64% 91% 8.4%

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Program Costs for 18 Participants = $54,300

Annualized, First Year Benefits

Productivity 197,000Quality 121,500

Efficiency 90,000

408,500

408,000 - 54,30054,300ROI = x 100 = 652%

Utility Services Company

Matching Exercise:

The Twelve Guiding Principles of ROI

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Regional Public Utility

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Level 3 and 4 Objectives Provide:

• Direction to designers and developers

• Guidance to instructors and facilitators

• Goals for participants

• Satisfaction for program sponsors

• A framework for evaluators

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Preferences Satisfaction ReactionObjectives

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Potential ROI ROIPayoffs Objectives5 5

Linking Needs Assessment with Evaluation

4

3

2

1

An absenteeism problem exists

Discussions between team leader/supervisor are not occurring when

there is an absence

Deficiency in counseling/discussion

skills

Supervisor prefers to attend training

one day per week

Needs Assessment

Weekly absenteeism rate will reduce

Counseling discussions conducted in 95% of situations when an

unexpected absence occurs

Counseling discussion skills will be

acquired/enhanced

Program receives favorable rating of 4 out of

5 on the structure of program

Program Objectives

Monitor absenteeism data for six months

Follow-up questionnaire to participants to check

frequency of discussions - three months

Skill practice sessions during program

Reaction questionnaire at the end of program

Evaluation4

3

2

1

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ProjectBusiness Alignment and Forecasting The ROI Process Model

V Model

Learning Needs

Preference Needs

Measurement and Evaluation

Reaction

Learning

Application

Impact

ROI

Reaction Objectives

Learning Objectives

Application Objectives Performance Needs

Impact ObjectivesBusiness Needs

Payoff Needs ROI Objectives

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Project

Payoff Needs

Business Needs

Job Performance Needs

Learning Needs

Preference Needs

Impact

Learning

Reaction

Initial Analysis


Application

Business Alignment and Forecasting The ROI Process Model

ROI

Start Here

Absenteeism is costing $10,000 monthly.

Unexpected absenteeism is 9% and increasing; greater than benchmarking of 5%

Discussions between team member and supervisor are not occurring when there is an unplanned absence.

Deficiency in counseling/ discussion skills.

One-day counseling skills workshop must provide usable necessary and relevant skills; facilitator-led; participants are supervisors

Needs ObjectivesEvaluations

Program Alignment V-Model

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Project

Payoff Needs

Business Needs

Job Performance Needs

Learning Needs

Preference Needs

Impact

Learning

Reaction

Initial Analysis


Application


ROI

Start Here

Absenteeism is costing $10,000 monthly.

Unexpected absenteeism is 9% and increasing; greater than benchmarking of 5%

Discussions between team member and supervisor are not occurring when there is an unplanned absence.

Deficiency in counseling/ discussion skills.

One-day counseling skills workshop must provide usable necessary and relevant skills; facilitator-led; participants are supervisors

Needs ObjectivesEvaluations

Program Alignment V-Model

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NEEDS

Start Here

Payoff Needs Sales growth is sluggish, less than competitors

Specific Business Needs A need to improve growth in all product lines. Current growth is only 2%; 10% should be achievable. Also, new accounts’ acquisition is very low, averaging only slightly over 1 per sales rep per month. Five accounts should be easily achievable.

Performance Needs Sales team appears to be not very aggressive, in particular: Providing inadequate follow-up Not focusing on cross-selling possibilities Not building the proper relationships Not prospecting for new clients Not negotiating to close

Learning Needs Participants will need to enhance competencies on strategic selling, closing deals, assembling a broader perspective, seeking new clients, providing excellent customer service

Preference Needs Participants need to see this as valuable and necessary at this time, and immediately applicable in their work situations.

OBJECTIVES

ROI Objectives Attain an ROI of over 25%

Impact Objectives Increase sales growth rate of total sales from 2% to 10%

Increase the number of new accounts from 1 per person to 5 per person

Application Objectives After completing this program, participants should be:

Providing adequate follow-up Focusing on cross-selling possibilities Building the proper relationships Prospecting for new clients Negotiating to close

Learning Objectives After participating in this program, participants should be

able to use each competency at an acceptable level of performance

Reaction Objectives Participants will perceive this program to be:

Valuable Necessary Immediately Applicable

EVALUATION

End Here

ROI

Calculating ROI examining benefits vs. costs

Impact Monitoring the records of the system

Application Self-assessment questionnaire on the use

of new skills with confirmation from sales manager

Learning Skill practice observations and self-

assessments

Reaction Feedback questionnaire at the end of the

program

SELLING SKILLS V-Model

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Initial Analysis Measurement and Evaluation

Business Alignment and Forecasting The ROI Process Model Project

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NEEDS

Start Here

Payoff Needs It is taking too long to complete the projects, creating delays, bottlenecks and problems.

Specific Business Needs The time to complete projects has been excessive, averaging ten days and increasing. The penalties for delays have increased to an average of $10,000 per project.

Performance Needs Project team members are not using the designated project management software tool (Microsoft Project).

Learning Needs Project team members have inadequate skills on the use of Microsoft Project software

Preference Needs Project team members must see this program as necessary, relevant to their needs, and important to the success of their projects.

OBJECTIVES

ROI Objectives 20%

Impact Objectives Reduce the time to complete projects by at least 50% in six

months. Reduce the penalties for delayed projects by at least 50% in six months.

Application Objectives Project team members will be using Microsoft Project on

every project within two weeks of the program.

Learning Objectives

Participants will demonstrate use of the 75% of the critical routines in a classroom setting.

Reaction Objectives Participants would rate this as: Four out of five in relevance to current needs Necessary for success, Important to the success of the project.

EVALUATION

End Here

ROI ROI is calculated with costs versus benefit.

Impact

Excessive time project records are monitored, and project penalties are

monitored.

Application Self-assessment questionnaire and input

from centralized software system

Learning Software demonstration observed by the

facilitator

Reaction Feedback at the end of the session using a

standard questionnaire

PROJECT MANAGEMENT V-Model

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NEEDS

Start Here

Payoff Needs Recruiting is taking too long, and the quality of candidates is less than desired

Specific Business Needs The time to start (time from the requisition approval to on-the-job is 50 days and growing. The time to performance of employees in their first nine months is at a rating of 3.2 on a five-point scale. A four should easily be obtained.

Performance Needs Current recruiting sources are sluggish and are not producing quality candidates. The current selection system is cumbersome and takes too much time, particularly with executive interviews.

Learning Needs With a new system in place, the stakeholders must understand how to use a new selection system and a new recruiting source.

Preference Needs Participants must see this as a necessary change that will be very useful and valuable.

OBJECTIVES

ROI Objectives 25%

Impact Objectives Reduce the time to start from 50 days to 30 days, and

quality rating would improve from 3.2 to 4 in six months.

Application Objectives To implement a new selection system to

eliminate executive interviews Drop the two inefficient recruiting sources and

focus on website recruiting, which is much more efficient.

Learning Objectives

Participants must be aware of the new system and the new procedure on the sourcing.

Reaction Objectives Participants must see this as useful, necessary

and valuable.

EVALUATION

End Here

ROI ROI would be calculated using cost

versus benefit.

Impact

Records will be examined for time-to-start data and quality data.

Application A self-assessment questionnaire for

participants on their use of the new system and source

Learning A quick check of roles and responsibilities

Reaction

Feedback questionnaire at the end of the meeting to launch the new process.

RECRUITING STRATEGIES V-Model

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Nissan Motor Manufacturing Company

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Wachovia Bank

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Metro Hospital

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Regional Health Center

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Department of Internal Affairs

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International Car Rental

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Performance Assessment and Analysis Process

Each level includes:• Data Sources• Data Collection• Key Questions• Key Issues

Level 4 Level 3 Level 3 and 2 Level 1Level 5

Results-Based Approach

Specify Skill/Knowledge

Deficiencies of Affected

Population

Specify Skill/Knowledge

Deficiencies of Affected

Population

TrainingRequired

?

TrainingRequired

?Level 2

Problem/Opportunity Present or Anticipated

Problem/Opportunity Present or Anticipated

Identify Job Performance

Needs, Gaps, and

Why

Identify Job Performance

Needs, Gaps, and

Why

Identify SolutionsIdentify

SolutionsIdentify

PreferencesIdentify

Preferences

Develop Objectives/ Evaluation Strategy

Develop Objectives/ Evaluation Strategy

Identify TransferStrategy

Options and L-2 & L-3

Support For All Stakeholders

Identify Business,

Needs, Gaps, and

Stakeholders

Design Solution and StakeholderComponents

Design Solution and StakeholderComponents

ConsiderResources/ Logistics Delivery

ConsiderResources/ Logistics Delivery

Develop Content/ Materials

Develop Content/ Materials

Conduct/ Implement Solution

Conduct/ Implement Solution

Level 1Level 2

Implement Pre-

activity

Implement Pre-

activity

Implement Transfer Strategy

Implement Transfer Strategy

- Solution- Transfer Strategy

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TabulateCosts of Solution

Isolatethe Effects

of the Solution

Convert Data To

MonetaryValue

CalculateThe Return On

Investment

Significant Influences • Policy Statement• Procedures and Guidelines• Staff Skills• Management Support• Technical Support• Organizational Culture

Phillips ROI Methodology TM

Develop Report and

Communicate

Results

Develop Report and

Communicate

ResultsLevel 3Level 4

Level 5

Intangible Benefits

Collect Data After Solution

Implementation

IdentifyIntangibles

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Key Alignment Questions

Potential ROI ROIPayoffs Objectives5

5

Is this a problem worth solving?

Is there a potential pay off?

What is the actual ROI?

What is the BCR?


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What is the specific measure?

What happens if we do nothing?

Which business measure improved?

How much is related to the program?



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What is occurring or not occurring on the job that influences the business measure?

What has changed?

Which skills/knowledge has been applied?



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What skills or knowledge is needed to support the job performance need?

What did they learn?

Who did they meet?



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How should the solution be structured?

What was the reaction to the program?

Do we intend to implement the program?


Satisfaction Preferences Objectives Reaction

Developing Reaction Objectives

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Objective MeasureAt the end of course, participants will perceive program content as relevant to their jobs.

80% of participants rate program relevance a 4.5 out of 5 on Likert scale.

Developing Learning Objectives

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Objective MeasureAt the end of the course, participants will be able to implement Microsoft Word.

Within a 10-minute time period, participant will be able to demonstrate to the facilitator the following applications on Microsoft Word with zero errors.• File, Save as, Save as Web

Page• Format, including font,

paragraph, background, and themes

• Insert tables, add columns and rows, and delete columns and rows.

Developing Application Objectives

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Objective MeasuresParticipants will use effective meeting behaviors.

• Participants will develop a detailed agenda outlining the specific topics to be covered for 100% of meetings.

• Participants will establish meeting ground rules at the beginning of 100% of meetings.

• Participants will follow up on meeting action items within three days following 100% of meetings.

Developing Impact Objectives

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Objective MeasuresIncrease market share. • Increase market share of young

professionals by 10% within nine months of new ad launch

Improve the quality of the X-1350 • Reduce the number of warranty claims on the X-1350 by 10% within six months after the program.

• Improve overall customer satisfaction with quality of the X-1350 by 10% as indicated by customer satisfaction survey taken six months after the program.

• Achieve top scores on product quality measures included in industry quality survey.

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Developing Level 3 and 4 Objectives

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Evaluation Targets(Large Telecommunications Company)

0%10%20%

30%40%50%60%

70%80%90%

100%

Level 1 -Reaction

Level 2 -Learning

Level 3 -Application

Level 4 -Impact

Level 5 -ROI

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Criteria For Selecting Programs For Level 3 Evaluation

• Significant gaps in performance suspected

• Safety and health of employees at risk

• Learning transfer significantly important to customer service / satisfaction goals

• Learning transfer significantly important to success of company strategic initiatives

• Pilot program delivered

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Criteria for Selecting Programs for Level 4 & 5 Evaluation

• The life cycle of the program• The linkage of the program to operational goals and

issues• The importance of the program to strategic objectives• The cost of the program• Visibility of the program• The size of the target audience• The investment of time• A comprehensive needs assessment is conducted• Top executives are interested in the evaluation

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Evaluation Planning MeetingWho Should Be Involved?

• Program owner

• Program designer

• Program analyst

• Program facilitator

• Business unit partner

• Subject matter expert

• Typical participant

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Evaluation Planning MeetingFactors For Success

• Credible sources

• Access to data

• Complete coverage

• Move quickly

• Consider outputs to be drafts

• Sponsor sign-off

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Evaluation Planning MeetingAgenda

• Explain purpose

• Finalize/adjust objectives

• Complete data collection plan

• Complete ROI analysis plan step by step

• Compile ROI project plan step by step

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Global Financial Services, Inc.

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Data Analysis and Results

• Rating of 4.23 out of 5 achieved on the relevance of ACT! for specific job applications.

• 92.5% of participants indicated an intention to use ACT! within two weeks of the workshop.

Results at Level 1

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• 83% of the participants scored 75 or better on the ACT! use test.

• Participants successfully demonstrated an average of 4.2 out of 5 key features of ACT!

Results at Level 2

which are . . .

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Key Features of Act!

1. Enter a new contact

2. Create a mail-merge document

3. Create a query

4. Send an e-mail

5. Create a call report

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Participants indicated that within 10 days, 92% of new customer prospects are entered into the system.

Participants report an increase in the number of planned follow-up contacts with customers.

Unscheduled audit of daily use resulted in a score of 76% out of a possible 100%.

Results at Level 3

Results at Level 4

Impact MeasureAverage Monthly

ChangeContribution of

ACT!Annual

Value

Customer Complaints24.2 - 43% $ 575,660

Customer Response 18 minutes per customer

72% N/A

Sales to Existing Customers $321,000 + 14% $539,280

Customer Satisfaction26% + 49% N/A

Total: $1,114,940

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Project Costs

Development Costs $ 10,500

Materials/Software $ 18,850

Equipment $ 6,000

Instructor (Including Expenses) $ 7,200

Facilities/Food/Refreshments 60 @ $58 $ 3,480

Participants Time (Lost Opportunity) 58 @ $385$ 22,330

Coordination/Evaluation $ 15,600

Total: $ 83,960

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ROI Calculation

$1,114,940 - $83,960

X 100 = 1228%$ 83,960ROI (%) =

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Program Profile

Title: Interactive Selling Skills Target Group: Sales Associates in

Electronics Vendor Produced and Delivered 3 Days - (2 Days Plus 1 Day) Significant Use of Skill Practices 3 Groups Trained (48 Participants from 3

Stores)

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ROI Analysis Profile

Converting Data to Monetary Values

Isolating the Effects of Training Control Group Arrangement Participant’s Estimate (For Back-up)

Profit Contribution of Increased Output

(4) Performance Monitoring 3 months (3) Questionnaire 3 months (3) Program Follow-up Session 3 weeks (last session)

Post Program Data Collection

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Level 1 - Selected Data

Success with Objectives 4.3

Relevance of Material 4.4

Usefulness of Program 4.5

Exercises/Skill Practices 3.9

Overall Instructor Rating 4.1

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All Participants Demonstrated

That They Could Use The Skills Successfully

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Strongly Agree

Agree Neither Agree Nor Disagree

Disagree Strongly Disagree

78% 22% 0% 0% 0%

With Each Customer

Every Third

Customer

Several Times

Each Day

At Least Once Daily

At Least Once

Weekly

52% 26% 18% 4% 0%

(2 Questions out of 20)

I utilize the skills taught in the program

Frequency of use of skills

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Level 4 Data:Average Weekly Sales

Post Training Data

Weeks After Training Trained Groups Control Groups

1 $ 9,723 $ 9,6982 9,978 9,7203 10,424 9,812

13 $13,690 $11,572 14 11,491 9,683 15 11,044 10,092

Average for Weeks $12,075 $10,449 13, 14, 15

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Annualized Program Benefits

Average Weekly Sales per Employee Trained Groups $12,075

Average Weekly Sales per Employee

Untrained Groups 10,449

Increase 1,626

Profit Contribution (2% of Store Sales) 32.50

Total Weekly Improvement (x 46) 1,495

Total Annual Benefits (x 48 Weeks)$71,760

46 participants were still in job after 3 months.

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Cost Summary

48 participants in 3 courses

Facilitation Fees: 3 courses @ $3750 $11,250

Program Materials: 48 @ $35/participant 1,680

Meals/Refreshments: 4,032

3 days @ $28/participant

Facilities: 9 days @ $120 1,080

Participant Salaries Plus Benefits (35% factor) 12,442

Coordination/Evaluation 2,500

Total Costs $ 32,984

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Level 5 Data

BCR = =

ROI (%) = X 100 =

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ROI Example:Retail Merchandise Company

Collecting Post Program

Data

Isolating the Effects of

the Program

Converting Data to

Monetary Value

Calculating the Return

on Investment

Calculating the Return

on Investment

Tabulating Program

Costs

Identifying Intangible Benefits

$32,984

118%• Follow-up Session

• Questionnaire

• Performance Monitoring

• Control Groups

• Participants’ Estimates

• Standard Values

$71,760

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The ROI Process Takes A Balanced View by Measuring And Reporting:

Reaction to program Learning and attitudes Application on the job Impact in work unit Impact on the customer The financial results Intangible benefits Nature and source of problems and

opportunities

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The Business Case for EI

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Self Test: How Results-Based Are Your Human Resources Programs?

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Data Collection Issues

Objectives Type of data Instruments Methods Sources of data Timing of collection Responsibilities

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Collecting Program Data

Surveys Questionnaires Observation Interviews with Participants Focus Groups Tests Action Planning

Performance Contracting Performance Monitoring

Level 1 2 3 4

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Classic Evaluation Instruments

Questionnaires Surveys Tests Interviews Focus Groups Observation Performance Records

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Applications of Data Collection Instruments

A. Survey

B. Test

C. Questionnaire

D. Interview

E. Focus groups

F. Observation

G. Performance Records

Matching Exercise

Data Collection Exercise Part 1Program: 3-day Leadership Workshop

Audience: 50 Middle Level Managers

Level 3 Objectives:• Apply 11-step goal setting process with each employee

three months after workshop• Apply techniques that influence motivational climate

within three months• Apply techniques that inspire teamwork• Apply coaching techniques to enhance employee

engagement

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Survey/Questionnaire Design

Determine the specific information needed

Review information with stakeholders

Select the type(s) of questions

Keep questions and statements simple

Develop the questions

Design for easy tabulation and analysis

and . . .

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Survey/Questionnaire Design

Check the reading level

Address the anonymity issue

Test the questions

Review results of the field test

Develop the completed questionnaire

Develop administrative procedures

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Common Mistakes in Survey/Questionnaire Design

Vague statements/questions

Too many questions

Reading level too high

Improperly worded questions

Confusing instructions

Too difficult to analyze

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Questionnaire Design Checklist

1. Is the overall length appropriate?

2. Is it a valid instrument?

3. Is it a reliable instrument?

4. Do the questions flow properly?

5. Are the types of questions appropriate for the information desired?

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6. Are the questions designed to take advantage of data comparisons?

7. Is it designed to minimize distortion?

8. Are the questions designed to ease data tabulation and analysis?

9. Have administrative issues been addressed?

10. Is it easy to read?


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11. Are the instructions clear?

12. Have steps been taken to ensure confidentiality?

13. Have provisions been made for demographic data?

14. Is the appearance of the questionnaire adequate?

15. Is a pre-test scheduled?


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Selecting Survey Scales

Variance – are there enough choices?

Discrimination – can you tell the difference between choices?

Accuracy – do the scale labels accurately describe the choices?

Symmetry – is the scale balanced appropriately?

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What Makes an Effective Survey Question?

Focus – every question should focus on a single issue or specific topic

Brevity – short questions present less opportunity for measurement error

Clarity – clear questions are understandable to all respondents

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Types of Tests

Objective

Criterion reference tests

Norm referenced

Performance tests

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Types of Objective Tests

True/false

Matching items

Multiple choice items

Fill in the blank items

Short answer items

Essay items

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Steps to Developing Objective Tests

Focus on one set of related course objectives at a time

Determine behavioral evidence of capability related to these objectives

Select a format and an item type that fits the objectives

Develop 3 to 5 items for each objective Sequence items in a logical order Prepare test instructions that are simple and easy to

understand Pilot test

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Interview Design

List basic questions to be asked. Follow the same principles as survey/ questionnaire

design. Allow for probing. Try out the interview. Prepare the interviewers. Provide instructions to the individual being

interviewed. Administer the interviews consistently.

Structured and Unstructured

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Focus Group Guidelines

Select topics, questions, and strategy carefully. Keep the group size small. Ensure that there is a representative sample of

the target population. Insist on facilitators having appropriate

expertise. Stay on track and on time Allow equal time for all participants Control over-talking and under-talking

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Observation Guidelines

Observations should be systematic

Observers should know how to interpret and record what they see

Observer’s influence should be minimized

Observers must be carefully selected

Observers must be prepared

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Observation Methods

Behavior Checklist

Coded Behavior Record

Delayed Report Method

Video Recording

Audio Monitoring

Computer Monitoring (software)

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Typical Sources of Performance Data

Operating reports Departmental reports Work unit audits Key performance indicators Six Sigma reports Scorecards Dashboards

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Monitoring Performance Data

Identify appropriate data sources.

Collect data related to objectives only.

Develop new data as needed.

Convert current data to usable items.

Develop a collection plan to include Who, What, Where, and When.

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Characteristics of Effective Instruments

Valid Reliable Simple Economical Easy to administer Easy to analyze data

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Factors to Consider When Selecting Data Collection Methods

Time required for participants Time required for participant’s supervisor Costs of method Amount of disruption of normal activities Accuracy Utility Culture / Philosophy

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Sources of Information for Program Evaluation

Participants Supervisors of participants Subordinates of participants Peer group Internal staff External Group Organizational performance records

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Factors to Consider When Determining Timing of Follow-Up

Availability of data

Ideal time for behavior change (level 3)

Ideal time for business impact (level 4)

Convenience of collection

Constraints on collection

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Data Collection Exercise

Program: 3-Day Leadership Workshop

Audience: 50 Middle Level Managers (2 Groups)

Follow Up: Anonymous questionnaire in 3 months to collect application and impact data

Assignment:

1. What topics should be included in thequestionnaire?

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Cyber International

Sales Culture at Progress Bank

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Developing ROI with Action Planning

Communicate the action plan requirement early.

Describe the action planning process at the beginning of the intervention.

Teach the action planning process. Allow time to develop the plan. Have the facilitator approve the action plan. Require participants to assign a monetary

value for each improvement.and . . .

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Ask participants to isolate the effects of the program.

Ask participants to provide a level of confidence for estimates.

If possible, require action plans to be presented to the group.

Explain the follow-up mechanism. Collect action plans at the pre-determined

follow-up time. Summarize the data and calculate the ROI.

Developing ROI with Action Planning

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Performance Contract Process Steps

The participant and supervisor mutually agree on a subject for improvement.

A specific measurable goal(s) is set. The learning participates in the program. The contract is discussed, and plans are

developed to accomplish the goals.

and . . .

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Performance Contract Process Steps

After the program, the participant works on the contract against a specific deadline.

The participant reports the results of the effort to his supervisor.

The supervisor and participant document the results for the staff.

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The Performance Contract Should Be:

Written

Understandable (by all involved)

Challenging (requiring a concentrated effort to achieve)

Achievable

Largely under the control of the participant

Measurable and dated

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Program:3-Day Leadership Workshop

Audience: 50 Middle Level Managers (2 Groups)

Follow Up: Anonymous questionnaire in 3 months to collect application and impact data, using a 5-

page questionnaire

Assignment:

1. How many responses do you need?2. How are you going to ensure you receive the

appropriate number response?

Response Rate Exercise

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Progress with objectives Action plan implementation Relevance of program Perceived value Use of materials Knowledge/skill enhancement Skills used Changes with work Linkage with output measures

Follow-Up Questionnaire Checklist

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Other Benefits Barriers Enablers Management support Other solutions Recommendations for target

audience Suggestions for improvement Other comments

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Improvements/accomplishments

Improvement linked with program

Monetary impact

Confidence level


(OPTIONAL)

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Impact Questions for Follow-Up Evaluation

1. How did you use the material from this program?

2. What influence did it have in your work? Team?

3. What is the specific measure influenced? Define it.

4. What is the unit value of the measures? (Profit or Cost)

5. What is the basis of this value?

6. How much did the measure change since the program was conducted?

and . . .

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Impact Questions for Follow-Up Evaluation

7. What is the frequency of the measure? Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Etc

8. What is the total annual value of improvement?

9. What are the other factors that could have caused this total improvement?

10.What percent of the total improvement can be attributed to this program?

11.What is your confidence estimate of the above data? 0% = No confidence; 100% = Certainty

Performance Contract Sample

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Option 1, When You Don’t Have a Clue

Option 2, When the Measure is in a Defined Set

Option 3, When the Measure is Known

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Increasing Response Rates

Provide advance communication Clearly communicate the reason for the

questionnaire Indicate who will see the results Show how the data will be integrated Keep the questionnaire simple and brief Make it easy to respond Use the local manager to help distribute the

questionnaires and show support Let the target audience know that they are part of

a carefully selected sampleand . . .

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Use one or two follow-up reminders Have the introduction letter signed by a top

executive Enclose a giveaway item with the questionnaire Provide an incentive for quick response Send a summary of results to target audience Distribute questionnaire to a captive audience Consider an alternative distribution channel Have a third party gather and analyze data.


and . . .

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Communicate the time limit Consider paying for the time it takes to complete

the questionnaire Review the questionnaire at the end of the formal

session Carefully select the survey sample Allow completion of the survey during work hours Add emotional appeal


and . . .

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Design questionnaire to attract attention, with a professional format

Let participants know what actions will be taken with the data

Provide options to respond Use a local coordinator to help distribute and

collect questionnaires Frame questions so participants can respond

appropriately and make the questions relevant


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First Bank

1. Is this situation unusual? Please explain.

2. Should the CEO drop the issue?

3. What are some approaches to resolve this dilemma?

4. What would you do?

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Isolating the Effects of a Program

A. Control group

B. Trend line analysis

C. Forecasting

D. Participant’s estimate

E. Use of customer input

F. Expert estimates

Matching Exercise

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Systems/ProceduresChanges

Several Factors Contribute to an Improvement After a Program in Conducted

External Factors

ManagementAttention

Incentives

HRPrograms

TOTALIMPROVEMENT

AFTERPROGRAM

EFFECT OF HR ON IMPROVEMENT

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Techniques to Isolate the Effects of Programs

Use of a control group arrangement Trend line analysis of performance data Use of forecasting methods of performance data Participant’s estimate of impact (percent) Supervisor’s estimate of impact (percent) Management’s estimate of impact (percent) Use of experts/previous studies Calculating/estimating the impact of other factors Use of customer input

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Financial Services

1. What are the major problems with the implementation of a control group arrangement illustrated in this case?

2. How can these problems be tackled on a practical basis?

3. Will the same strategy of using control groups work at your organization? Explain.

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Use of Control Groups

Customer service training

Six sites chosen for program evaluation

Each site had a control group and an experimental group randomly selected

Experimental group received training, control group did not

Collected customer service data for both groups at the same time

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Control Group Design

Control Group

ExperimentalGroup

M1

M1 Program

M2

M2

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Post-Test Only, Control Group Design

ExperimentalGroup Measurement

Measurement

Program

Control Group

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Ideal Experiment Design

Group A

Group B

Program

Group C

M1 M2

M1 M2

Program M3

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Control Group Problems

It is inappropriate in many settings

Selection of groups

Contamination of control group

Duration / timing

Influences are inconsistent

Too research-based for some organizations

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2%

1%


REJECT RATE

1.85% Pre Program Average

Projected Average –Using Pre Data as a

Base 1.45%

.7% Post Program Six-Month Average

CPI Program Conducted

MONTHS

Micro Electronics, Inc.

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Questions for Discussion

1. Approximately what improvement in reject rate has resulted from the program?

2. How reliable is this process?

3. When can this process be used?

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Post-Program Average

Pre-Program Average

Time

Co

mp

lain

ts

SexualHarassment

Prevention Program

Formal Internal Complaints of Sexual Harassment

Healthcare, Inc.

O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O

Projected Value

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Actual Average 94.4%

Use of Trend Line AnalysisShipment Productivity

Months

Per

cen

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f S

ched

ule

Sh

ipp

ed


100.00%

95.0%

90.0%

85.0%

Team Training Program

Average of Trend Projected 92.3%

Pre Program Average87.3%

Trend Projection

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Conditions for Trend Line Analysis Use

Pre-program data available Data items are stable Pre-program influences expected to

continue No new influences enter the post-program

period except for program

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Woody’s

1. What is the impact of the sales training program on sales?

2. Is this process feasible in your organization? Explain.

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Monthly Increase: 175

Contributing Factors

Average Impact on Results

Average Confidence

Level

Sales Training Program 32% 83%

Incentive Systems 41% 87%

Goal Setting/Management Emphasis

14% 62%

Marketing 11% 75%

Other 2% 91%

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1. What is the number of new credit card accounts per month that can be attributed to the sales training program?

2. Is this a realistic process to estimate of the impact of the program on the increased sales?

3. How could this process be improved?

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Using Estimates to Isolate the Effects of a Program

Describe the task and the process. Explain why the information was needed

and how it will be used. Ask participants to identify any other factors

that may have contributed to the increase. Have participants discuss the linkage

between each factor and the specific output measure.

and . . .

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Provide participants with any additional information needed

Obtain the actual estimate of the contribution of each factor. The total must be 100%.

Obtain the confidence level from each employee for the estimate for each factor (100%=certainty; 0%=no confidence). The values are averaged for each factor.

Using Estimates to Isolate the Effects of a Program

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The Power of Estimates

Research

Comparison with other methods

Handling objections

Management reactions

Participant reactions

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Key Issues with Estimates

Use as a last resort

Use most credible source for data

Collect data in an unbiased way

Adjust for error

Report it carefully

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Credibility of Data

• Which of these items have the most credibility? Rank them.

• Why are these items credible or not credible?

• List all the factors that influence the credibility of data.

• Why are we uncomfortable using estimates in our programs?

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Credibility of Outcome Data is Influenced by the:

Reputation of the source of the data Reputation of the source of the study Motives of the researchers Personal bias of audience Methodology of the study Assumptions made in the analysis Realism of the outcome data Type of data Scope of analysis

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Other Isolation Methods

Supervisors

Managers

Experts

Previous studies

Customers

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Use of Participants’ & Managers’ Estimate of Training’s Impact

ISDN knowledge, skills, or experience graduates had before they attended the training 13% 14%ISDN knowledge, skills or experience graduates gained from the training 37% 36%ISDN knowledge, skills, or experience graduates acquired on their own after the training 16% 12%ISDN reference material or job aids unrelated to the training, e.g. bulletins, methods & procedure documentation 7% 9%Coaching or feedback from peers 18% 18%Coaching or feedback from graduates’ managers 2% 5%Observation of others 7% 6%

Factor Participants Managers

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National Computer Company (A)

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1. Is this an appropriate opportunity for using a control group? Explain.

2. What factors should be considered when selecting the groups?

3. What other options should be explored?

4. When should the attempt to use control groups be abandoned?

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1. Can a trend line analysis be used?

2. What conditions must be met for this approach to be used?

3. How credible is this approach?

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1. How can this data be used to isolate the effects of the HR program?

2. How much of a reduction in voluntary turnover is attributed to the increase in the unemployment rate?

3. What cautions and concerns should be considered?

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National Computer Company (D)

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Contributing FactorsImpact on Results

Average Confidence

Level

HR Program 30% 80%

Unemployment rate 50% 100%

Management Emphasis 5% 70%

Competition 15% 90%

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1. Who should provide the input on this isolation estimate?

2. How should the data be collected?

3. What makes this process credible?

4. What makes this process not so credible?

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Wisdom of Crowds

In this case, the average estimate is near perfect

Estimates are used everywhere

Set up your own experiment

Estimates should be adjusted

Estimates are okay – defend them; don’t prefer them

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Multi National, Inc. (A)

1. Critique the way in which the data was analyzed to develop the final value. What would you have done differently?

2. Do you think that program benefits should be communicated without the cost of the program? Explain.

3. What cautions or concerns should be addressed when communicating impressive results from training programs?

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1. What is the ROI of this program?

2. How does this value compare with the one previously reported? Which value would you use?

3. Is there a way to integrate the two studies?

4. How do you assess the credibility of this process?

Multi National, Inc. (B)

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Examples of Hard Data

Output

Costs

Time

Quality

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Objectively based

Easy to measure and quantify

Relatively easy to assign monetary values

Common measures of organizational performance

Very credible with management

Characteristics of Hard Data

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Examples of Soft Data

Customer Service

Employee Development/ Advancement

Work Climate/

Satisfaction

Initiative/

Innovation

Work Habits

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Subjectively based in many cases

Difficult to measure and quantify, directly

Difficult to assign monetary values

Less credible as a performance measure

Usually behaviorally oriented

Characteristics of Soft Data

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A. Profit/savings from output

B. Cost of quality

C. Employee time as compensation

D. Historical cost/savings from records

E. Expert input

F. External database

G. Linking with other measures

H. End user/performer estimation

I. Management estimation

J. Estimation from HR staff

Matching Exercise

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1. Unit of improvement

2. Value of each unit (V)

3. Unit performance change (Δ)

4. Annual performance level change (Δ P)

5. Improvement value (V times Δ P)

Five Steps to Convert a Measure to Money

ExampleSpend about 4 minutes with your team to calculate the annual monetary value of improvement in grievances.

Step 1: 1 Grievance

Step 2: V = $6,500

Step 3: Δ P = Reduction of 7 grievances per month due to the program

Step 4: A Δ P =

Step 5: A Δ P x V=

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Converting Data Converting output to contribution – standard value Converting the cost of quality – standard value Converting employee’s time – standard value Using historical costs Using internal and external experts Using data from external databases Using participants’ estimates Linking with other measures Using supervisors’ and managers’ estimates Using staff estimates

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Data Conversion Issues

Use the most credible sources

If two credible sources are available, use the most conservative option

Adjust for the time value of money

Know when to stop this process

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Standard Values are Everywhere Finance and Accounting Production Operations Engineering IT Marketing and Customer Service Procurement Research and Development HR

Examples of TechniquesConvert Data to Monetary Value

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Data Conversion Techniques ExamplesStandard Valueso Output to Contributiono Cost of Qualityo Employee Time

Sales - Profit margin Donations - Overhead margin Unproductive man hours -

Hourly Wage* Repackaging – Standard

value based on time savings (hourly wage)

OSHA fines – Fines associated with incident

Unit Per Person Per Hour – Profit of one additional product produced per person per hour at same cost


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Historical Costs Sexual harassment grievances – Litigation costs

Food spoilage – Cost to replenish food inventory

Turnover marine engineers – Average replacement costs plus separation costs

Internal / External Experts Electric utility rate – Internal economist

Life – Internal risk manager External Databases Turnover mid-level manager –

ERIC Turnover restaurant wait staff –

Google


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Link with Other Measures Employee satisfaction – Linked to customer satisfaction linked to profit

Customer complaints regarding baggage mishandling – Percent complaints linked to percent who will not repurchase seat on airline linked to lost revenue

Estimationso Participanto Supervisors/Managerso Staff

Unexpected absence – Supervisor estimate (basis provided) x confidence adjustment

Unwanted network intrusions – Participant estimate (basis provided) x confidence adjustment

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Cost of a Sexual Harassment Complaint

35 Complaints35 Complaints

Actual Costs from RecordsActual Costs from Records




Expenses


Expenses



$852,000 Annually$852,000 Annually

Cost per complaint = $24,343$852,000

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Where to Find Experts

The obvious department

They send the report

It’s in the job title

The directory

Ask

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What Makes an Expert Credible?

Experience

Neutrality

No conflict of interest

Credentials

Publications

Track record

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Converting Data Using External Database

Cost of one turnover

Middle Manager $70,000 annual salary

Cost of turnover 150%

Total cost of turnover $105,000

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Finding the Data

Search engines

Research databases

Academic databases

Industry / trade databases

Government databases

Commercial databases

Association databases

Professional databases

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Positive CorrelationC

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Revenue

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Classic Relationships

Job satisfaction

Job satisfaction

Job satisfaction

Organization commitment

Engagement

Customer satisfaction

Conflicts

Turnover

Absenteeism

Customer satisfaction

Productivity

Productivity

Revenue

Productivity

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Linkage with Other Measures

AttitudeAbout

the Job

CustomerRetention

EmployeeRetention

CustomerRecommendations

EmployeeBehavior

AttitudeAbout theCompany

Service

Helpfulness

CustomerImpression

Merchandise

Value

Return on Assets

Operating Margin

Revenue Growth

5-Unit Increase

in EmployeeAttitude

Drives Drives

1.3-Unit Increase in Customer

Impression

0.5 Increasein Revenue

Growth

A Compelling Place A Compelling Place A Compelling Place to Work to Shop to Invest

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Estimating the Value

Use the most credible source Check for biases Discuss the value in general terms Provide information to assist in the estimates Collect data in a non-threatening way Adjust for the error

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Turnover Cost Summary

Entry level – hourly, non-skilled 30-50%Service / Production workers – hourly 40-70%Skilled hourly 75-100%Clerical / Administrative 50-80%Professional 75-125%Technical 100-150%Engineers 200-300%Specialists 200-400%Supervisors / Team Leaders 100-150%Middle Managers 125-200%

Job Type / Category Turnover Cost Ranges

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Turnover Costs Summary

Exit cost of previous employee

Recruiting cost Employment cost Orientation cost Training cost Wages and

salaries while training

Lost productivity

Quality problems Customer

dissatisfaction Loss of expertise/

knowledge Supervisor’s time

for turnover Temporary

replacement costs

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Converting Data: Questions to Ask

What is the value of one additional unit of production or service?

What is the value of a reduction of one unit of quality measurement (reject, waste, errors)?

What are the direct cost savings? What is the value of one unit of time improvement? Are cost records available? Is there an internal expert who can estimate the

value?and. . . .

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Converting Data: Questions to Ask

Is there an external expert who can estimate the value?

Are there any government, industry, or research data available to estimate the value?

Are supervisors of program participants capable of estimating the value?

Is senior management willing to provide an estimate of the value?

Does the staff have expertise to estimate the value?

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Short-Term Solutions

Defined in terms of the time to complete or implement the program

Is appropriate when this time is a month or less

Is appropriate when the lag between Levels 3 and 4 is relatively short

Reflects most HR solutions

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When Estimating Time for Long-Term Solutions

Secure input from all key stakeholders (sponsor, champion, implementer, designer, evaluator)

Be conservative

Have it reviewed by Finance & Accounting

Use forecasting

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Converting Your Level 4 Measures to Money

Level 4 Measure

Isolation Technique(s)

Data Conversion Technique(s)

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Total Fitness Company

1. Calculate the annual savings from the improvement.

2. Is this a credible process?

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Absenteeism linked to program

Absence days prevented

Monetary Value

7% - 4% = 3%3% X 40% =

1.2%

240 days X 120 employees X 1.2% = 346 days

346 days X $105/day = $36,330 or346 X $90/day = $31,140

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Data Conversion TestIs there a standard value?

Is there a method to get there?

With minimum

resources?

Add to numerator

Move to intangible benefits

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes


No

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NoConvince it’s credible in 2

minutes?

Yes

Yes

Convert data and add to numerator

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Reasons for Developing Cost Data

To determine the overall expenditure To determine the relative cost To predict future program costs To calculate benefits versus costs To improve the efficiency To evaluate alternatives To plan and budget To develop a marginal cost pricing system To integrate data into other systems

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Issues About Tracking Costs

Monitor costs, even if they are not needed for evaluation

Costs will not be precise

Use a practical approach

Minimize the resources to track costs

Estimates are acceptable

Use caution when reporting costs

Do not report costs of a program without reporting benefits (or at least have a plan)

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How Much Should You Spend on HR?

Overall Expenditures

• Total Expenditures

• Total – Human Capital

• % of Payroll

• % of Revenues

• % of Operating Costs

• Expenditures per Employee

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How Much Should You Spend on HR?

Functional Area

• Needs Assessment

• Development

• Delivery/Implementation

• Operation/Maintenance

• Evaluation

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1. Is there a significant difference between estimated and actual costs? Explain.

2. How did you determine what your targets would be?

3. What should you spend?

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Overall Cost Categories

Analysis costs

Development costs

Delivery costs

Operating / Maintenance costs

Evaluation costs

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Tabulating Program Costs Recommended Items

Needs assessment (prorated) Development costs (prorated) Program materials Facilitator / coordinator costs Facilities costs Travel / Lodging / Meals Participants’ time (salaries and benefits) Administrative / Overhead costs Operations / Maintenance costs Evaluation costs

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Prorating Cost

Life cycle approach

Initial cost plus annual updates

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Example of Prorating

Leadership 101

5-year life cycle

200 participants per year

$75,000 initial development costs

2 groups of 25 are being evaluated at the ROI level

How much development costs should be charged to the ROI project?

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Overhead Allocation ExamplePortion of budget not allocated to specific projects $548,061

Total number of days dedicated to specific projects/programs 7,450

Per day overhead allocation $______

What is the total overhead allocation for the program that takes 3 days to complete?

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Cost Estimating Worksheet

Costs Classification Matrix

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Federal Information Agency (A)

1. What types of data should be collected for application and implementation?

2. What business impact measures should be collected?

3. What is the time frame for data collection?

4. Which cost categories should be utilized in capturing the actual cost of the program?

5. Can the value of this program be forecasted? If so, how?

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1. Please calculate the actual cost of the program for 100 participants. Assume a 5% dropout rate each year.

2. Most of these costs are estimated or rounded off. It this appropriate? Explain.

3. What issues surface when developing cost data? How can they be addressed?

Federal Information Agency (B)

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Cost Benefit Analysis Return on Investment Payback Period Discounted Cash Flow Internal Rate of Return Utility Analysis Consequences of not providing

learning systems

Different Approaches

MostCommon

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Defining the Benefit Cost Ratio

Benefit/Cost Ratio =Program BenefitsProgram Costs

Example

Program Benefits = $71,760Program Costs = $32,984

BCR = 2.1756

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Defining the Return on Investment

ROI (%) =Net Program Benefits

Program Costs

ExampleNet Program Benefits = $38,776Program Costs = $32,984

ROI =

X 100

117%

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Defining the Payback Period

Payback Period =Total InvestmentAnnual Savings

Example

Total Investment = $32,984Annual Savings = $71,760

Payback Period = .85 X 12 = 10.2 months

X 12

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ROI Target Options

Set the value as with other investments, e.g. 15%

Set slightly above other investments, e.g. 25%

Set at break even - 0%

Set at client expectations

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A Rational Approach to ROI

Keep the process simple

Use sampling for ROI calculations

Always account for the influence of other factors

Involve management in the process

Educate the management team

Communicate results carefully

Give credit to participants and managers

Plan for ROI calculations

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The Journey to Increased Accountability

Time

Accountability

Level 1 (Reaction)

Level 2 (Learning)

Level 3 (Application)

Level 4 (Business Impact)

Level 5 (ROI)

Profit CenterNormal

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Cautions When Using ROI

Take a conservative approach when developing both benefits and costs.

Use caution when comparing the ROI in HR with other financial returns.

Involve management in developing the methodology.

Fully disclose the assumptions and methodology.

and . . .

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Cautions When Using ROI

Approach sensitive and controversial issues with caution.

Teach others the methods for calculating the return.

Recognize that not everyone will buy into ROI. Do not boast about a high return. Choose the place for the debates. Do not try to calculate the ROI on every program.

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Improper Use of ROI

ROI – return on information

ROI – return on intelligence

ROI – return on involvement

ROI – return on inspiration

ROI – return on implementation

ROI – return on initiative

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ROI Myths

ROI is too complex for most users. ROI is too expensive, consuming too many

critical resources. If senior management does not require ROI,

there is no need to pursue it. ROI is a passing fad. ROI is too subjective ROI is for post analysis only

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The Potential Magnitude of an ROI

ROI

1,500 % +

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Guiding Principles1. When a higher level evaluation is conducted, data must be

collected at lower levels.

2. When an evaluation is planned for a higher level, the previous level of evaluation does not have to be comprehensive.

3. When collecting and analyzing data, use only the most credible sources.

4. When analyzing data, choose the most conservative among alternatives.

5. At least one method must be used to isolate the effects of the meeting.

6. If no improvement data are available, it is assumed that little or no improvement has occurred.

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7. Estimates of improvement should be adjusted for the potential error of the estimate.

8. Extreme data items and unsupported claims should not be used in ROI calculations.

9. Only the first year of benefits should be used in the ROI analysis of short-term projects.

10. Meeting costs should be fully loaded for ROI analysis.

11. Intangible measures are defined as measures that are purposely not converted to monetary value.

12. The results from the ROI methodology must be communicated to all key stakeholders.

Guiding Principles

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Typical Intangible Measures Linked with Programs

Job satisfaction Organizational

commitment Climate Engagement Employee complaints Recruiting image Brand awareness Stress Leadership effectiveness Resilience

Caring Career minded Customer satisfaction Customer complaints Customer response

time Teamwork Cooperation Conflict Decisiveness Communication

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Identification of Intangible Measures: Timing and Source

Needs Assessment

ROI Analysis Planning

Data Collection

Data Analysis

1 2 3 4

IntangibleMeasures

IntangibleMeasures

IntangibleMeasures

IntangibleMeasures

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Issues with Intangibles

May be the most important data set

Are not converted to money by definition

Are usually not subjected to “isolating”

Must be systematically addressed

Must be reported “credibly”

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Reporting Intangibles

Usually presented as a table

Must indicate how the data were collected

Use rules to decide if a measure should be listed

Be prepared for further analysis

322

Communication Challenges

Measurement and evaluation are meaningless without communication

Communication is necessary for making improvements

Communication is a sensitive issue

Different audiences need different information

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Communication Principles

Keep communication timely Target communication to specific audiences Stay unbiased and modest with the message Carefully select communication media Keep communication consistent with past practices Incorporate testimonials from influential individuals Consider your function’s reputation when

developing the overall strategy Use language your audience understands

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Audience Selection Questions

Are they interested in the program? Do they really want to receive the information? Has someone already made a commitment to

them regarding communication? Is the timing right for this audience? Are they familiar with the program? How do they prefer to have results

communicated? Are they likely to find the results threatening? Which medium will be most convincing to them?

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Common Target Audiences

Reason for Communication Primary Target Audience

Secure approval for program Client, top executives

Gain support for the program Immediate managers, team leaders

Build credibility for the staff Top executives

Enhance reinforcement of the program Immediate managers

Enhance results of future programsParticipants

Show complete results of the program Key client team

Stimulate interest in programs Top executives

Demonstrate accountability for client

expenditures All employees

Market future programs Prospective clients

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Complete Report General information Methodology for impact study Data analysis Costs Results Barriers and enablers Summary of findings Conclusions and recommendations Exhibits

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The Impact Study Serves Several Purposes:

The method of communicating results, only for those audiences needing detailed information.

As a reminder of the resources required to produce major studies.

As a historical document of the methodology, instruments, and processes used throughout the impact study.

A teaching and discussion tool for staff development.

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Select Media

Impact Studies• Full report• Executive summary• General overview• One-page summary

Meetings• Executive meetings• Manager meetings• Staff meetings• Panel discussions• Best practice meetings

Internal Publications• Announcements• Bulletins• Newsletters• Magazines

Progress Reports• Schedules• Preliminary results• Memos

and . . . .

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Select Media

Case Studies Program Brochures Scoreboards Electronic Media

• E-mail• Web sites• Video• blogs

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Impact Study Outline General Information

• Objectives of study• Background

Methodology for Impact Study Levels of evaluation ROI Process Collecting data Isolating the effects of the program Converting data to monetary values Costs Assumptions (Guiding Principles)

Builds credibility

for the process

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Impact Study Outline Results

General information Response profile

The results with six

measures: Levels 1-5

and Intangibles

Participant reaction Learning Application of skills / knowledge Barriers Enablers Business impact

General comments Linkage with business measures

Costs ROI calculation Intangible benefits

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Impact Study Outline

Summary of Findings

Conclusions and Recommendations

Conclusions

Recommendations

Exhibits

333

Communicating with Senior Management

Do they believe

you

Can they

take it

334

Purpose of the Meeting

Create awareness and understanding of ROI

Build support for the ROI methodology

Communicate results of study

Drive improvement from results

Cultivate effective use of the ROI methodology

335

Meeting Ground Rules

Do not distribute the impact study until the end of the meeting

Be precise and to the point

Avoid jargon and HR speak

Spend less time on the lower levels of evaluation data

Present the data with a strategy in mind

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Presentation Sequence

1. Describe the program and explain why it is being evaluated

2. Present the methodology process

3. Present the reaction and learning data

4. Present the application data

5. List the barriers and enablers to success

6. Address the business impact

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Presentation Sequence

7. Show the costs

8. Present the ROI

9. Show the intangibles

10. Review the credibility of the data

11. Summarize the conclusions

12. Present the recommendations

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Communication Progression

First 2 ROI Studies

3-5 ROI Studies

6 Plus ROI Studies

Detailed Study

Executive Summary

One Page Summary

Meeting

No Meeting

No Meeting

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ROI Impact Study: One-Page Summary

Program Title: Preventing Sexual Harassment at Healthcare, Inc.

Target Audience: First and Second Level Managers (655)

Secondary: All employees through group meetings (6,844)

Duration: 1 day, 17 sessions

340

Brief Reports

Executive Summary

Slide Overview

1-page Summary (see example)

Brochure

341

Electronic Reporting

Website

E-mail

blogs

Video

342

Mass Publications

Announcements

Bulletins

Newsletters

Magazines

343

Case StudyInternal Use

Communicate results

Teach others

Build a history

Serve as a template

Make an impression

344

Case StudyExternal Publication

Provide recognition to participants

Improve image of function

Enhance brand of department

Enhance image of organization

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Micro Level Scorecard Macro Level Scorecard

0

1

2

3

4

0

1

2

3

0 Indicators

1 Reaction

2 Learning

3 Application

4 Impact

5 ROI

Intangibles

0

1

2

3

4

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Building a Macro Scorecard

Provides macro-level perspective of success Serves as a brief report versus detailed study Shows connection to business objectives Integrates various types of data Demonstrates alignment between programs,

strategic objectives, and operating goals

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Seven Categories of Data

Indicators

Reaction and Planned Action

Learning

Application

Business Impact

ROI

Intangibles

348

Potential Reporting

0. Indicators

1. Number of Employees Involved

2. Total Hours of Involvement

3. Hours Per Employee

4. Training investment as a Percent of Payroll

5. Cost Per Participant

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Potential Reporting

I. Reaction and Planned Action

1. Percent of Programs Evaluated at this Level

2. Ratings on 7 Items vs. Target

3. Percent with Action Plans

4. Percent with ROI Forecast

350

Potential Reporting

II. Learning

1. Percent of Programs Evaluated at This Level

2. Types of Measurements

3. Self Assessment Ratings on 3 Items vs. Targets

4. Pre/Post – Average Differences

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Potential Reporting

III. Application


2. Ratings on 3 Items vs. Targets

3. Percent of Action Plans Complete

4. Barriers (List of Top Ten)

5. Enablers (List of Top Ten)

6. Management Support Profile

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Potential Reporting

IV. Business Impact

1. Percentage of Programs Evaluated at This Level

2. Linkage with Measures (List of Top Ten)

3. Types of Measurement Techniques

4. Types of Methods to Isolate the Effects of Programs

5. Investment Perception

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Potential Reporting

V. ROI


2. ROI Summary for Each Study

3. Methods of Converting Data to Monetary Values

4. Fully Loaded Cost Per Participant

354

Potential Reporting

Intangibles

1. List of Intangibles (Top Ten)

2. How Intangibles Were Captured

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Appropriate Level of Data

1 2 3 4 5

Adjust program design Improve program delivery Influence application and impact Enhance reinforcement Improve management support Improve stakeholder satisfaction

Recognize and reward participants Justify or enhance budget

Develop norms and standards Reduce costs Market programs Expand implementation to other areas

Use of Evaluation Data

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Delivering Bad News

Never fail to recognize the power to learn and improve with a negative study.

Look for red flags along the way. Lower outcome expectations with key

stakeholders along the way. Look for data everywhere. Never alter the standards. Remain objective throughout the process.

and . . .

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Delivering Bad News

Prepare the team for the bad news. Consider different scenarios. Find out what went wrong. Adjust the story line to “Now we have data

that shows how to make this program more successful.” In an odd sort of way, this becomes a positive spin on less-than-positive data.

Drive improvement.

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Analyze the Results of Communication

Observe reactions

Solicit informal feedback

Collect formal feedback

Monitor blogs

Make adjustments

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ROI Possibilities

Pre-Program ROI forecast End-of-Program ROI forecast with Level 1

Data End-of-Program ROI forecast with Level 2

Data Follow-Up ROI forecast with Level 3 Data Follow-Up ROI evaluation with Level 4 Data

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ROI at Different Levels Data Collection

Timing - (Relative Cost toROI with: to the Initiative) Credibility Accuracy Develop Difficulty

Least Least Least LeastCredible Accurate Expensive Difficult

Pre-Program BeforeForecast

Level 1 Data During

Level 2 Data During

Level 3 Data After

Level 4 Data AfterMost Most Most Most

Credible Accurate Expensive Difficult

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IDENTIFYINTANGIBLEBENEFITS

ESTIMATECHANGEIN DATA

ISOLATETHE EFFECTS

OF THEPROGRAM

CONVERTDATA TO

MONETARYVALUES

CALCULATETHE RETURN ON

INVESTMENT

TABULATEPROGRAM

COSTS

Pre-Program Forecast ROI Model

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Retail Merchandise CompanyQuestions for Discussion

1. Is a pre-program forecast possible?

2. Which groups should provide input to the forecast?

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“Expert” Input for Estimate

Sales Increase Estimate (Δ)

Forecasted ROI

Sales AssociatesDept. ManagersStore ManagersSr. Executive AnalystVendorMarketing AnalystFinance StaffBenchmarking Data

0%5%

10%15%12%25%4%2%9%

-100%-30%33%110%95%

350%-40%-80%22%

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1. Assess the credibility of each “expert” group.

2. Is there any additional information you need?

3. How would you present this to senior management to make a decision to implement the program?

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Steps for Pre-Program ROI Forecast

Develop Level 3 and 4 objectives, with as many specifics as possible

Estimate/Forecast monthly improvement in Level 4 data (ΔP)

Convert Level 4 measure to monetary value (V)

Develop the estimated annual impact for each measure (ΔPxVx12)

Estimate fully-loaded program costsand . . .

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Steps for Pre-Program ROI Forecast

Calculate the forecasted ROI using the total projected benefits

Use sensitivity analysis to develop several potential ROI values with different levels of improvement (ΔP)

Identify potential intangible benefits

Communicate analysis with caution

Steps to Pre-Program Forecast

SourceMonthly Change Value

Annual Change Cost ROI

SME $25,000 $500 $6,000 $5,000 20%Vendor $50,000 $1,000 $12,000 $5,000 140%Participant $30,000 $600 $7,200 $5,000 44%Supervisor $28,000 $560 $6,720 $5,000 34%

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Measure: SalesProfit Margin: 2%

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Sensitivity AnalysisPotential Sales

Increase (Existing Customers)

Potential Complaint Reduction (Monthly

Reduction) Expected ROI

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

10

20

30

10

20

30

10

20

30

60%

90%

120%

90%

120%

150%

120%

150%

180%

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Input to Forecast

Previous experience with same or similar programs

Supplier/Designer experience in other situations

Estimates from supplier/designer

Estimates from SMEs

Estimates from client/sponsor

Estimates from target participants

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Forecasting ROI from a Pilot Program

Develop Level 3 and 4 objectives

Design/Develop pilot program without the bells and whistles (or use a supplier program)

Conduct the program with one or more “typical” groups

Develop the ROI using the ROI Process model for Level 4 post-program data

Make decision to implement based on results

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Level 1 Measures

Program content Materials Facilitator / coordinator Relevance / importance Perceived value Amount of new information Recommendation to others Planned improvements Opportunity for forecast

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Important Questions to Ask onFeedback Questionnaires

Planned ImprovementsPlease indicate what you will do differently on the job as a result of this program1.________________________________________________________2.________________________________________________________3.________________________________________________________

As a result of any change in your thinking, new ideas, or planned actions, please estimate (in monetary values) the benefit to your organization (i.e., reduced absenteeism, reduced employee complaints, better teamwork, increased personal effectiveness, etc.) over a period of one year. __________________

What is the basis of this estimate?_______________________________________

What confidence, expressed as a percentage, can you put in your estimate?(0%=No Confidence; 100%=Certainty) ____________________%

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ROI with Level 1 Data

What knowledge or skills have been improved? What actions are planned with the improved

knowledge and skills? Which measures will be influenced? What impact, in monetary units, will this improvement

have in the work unit? What is the basis for this estimate? What level of confidence do you place on this

estimate?

Then, compare total “adjusted” benefits with program costs.

At the end of the program, ask participants:

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Participant No.

Sales Increase Estimate Basis

Confidence Level

1 $20,000 Sales 90%

2 $9,000 2 sales per day 80%

3 $50,000 Sales increase 70%

4 $10,000 3 sales daily 60%

5 Millions 4 sales each day 95%

6 $75,000 More sales 100%

7 $7,500 3 more sales 80%

8 $25,000 4 sales – 1 sale 75%

9 $15,000 One more sale 30%

10 $20,000 2 new sales 80%

11 $45,000 Sales 90%

12 $40,000 2 sales each day 70%

13 0 No increase 60%

14 $150,000 Many new sales 95%

15 Unlimited Additional sales 50%

16 $37,000 More sales and satisfaction 100%

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1. What is your strategy for analyzing this data?

2. How reliable is this data?

3. How could you use this data?

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Level 2 Evaluation

Tests Opportunity for forecast Skill practices Self reports Exercises Observations during the training program Checklists by facilitator Team assessments

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Develop an end-of-program test that reflects program content

Establish a relationship between test data and output performance for participants

Predict performance levels of each participant with given test scores

Convert performance data to monetary value

Compare total predicted value of program with program costs

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Relationship Between Test Scores and Performance

On-the-Job Performance

90

80

70

60

1 2 3 4 5

Test Scores

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On-the-Job Sales Increase

90

80

70

60

5% 10% 15% 10% 25%

Test Scores

Relationship Between Test Scores and Sales Performance

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1. Calculate the forecasted ROI.

2. How reliable is this estimate of ROI at Level 2? What other issues might need to be considered in this process?

3. Is this information useful? If so, how should the information be used?

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Projected Benefit

$9,698 x .14 x .02 x 48 = $1,303

BCR =$1,303

$687= 1.9

ROI = 90%

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1. What is the ROI for this program?

2. How credible is this approach to calculating ROI?

3. Could this same approach be used to forecast the value prior to the implementation of the program?

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ROI Calculation

Net BenefitsCosts

ROI = X 100 =

=BCR = BenefitsCosts

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ROI Calculation

ROI = X 100 = $687

$3,242 - $687372%

= 4.72 BCR =$687

$3,242

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Develop competencies for the target job. Indicate percentage of job success that is covered in

the program. Determine monetary value of competencies, using

salaries and employee benefits. Compute the worth of pre- and post-program skill

levels. Subtract post-program values from pre-program

values. Compare the total added benefits with the program

costs.

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Advantages of Forecasting

Increases the usefulness of data collection

Focuses attention on business outcomes

Monitors the path to success

Compares forecast to actual results to improve forecasts

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Forecasting Realities

If you must forecast, forecast frequently

Consider forecasting an essential part of the evaluation mix

Forecast different types of data

Secure input from those who know the process best

Long-term forecasts will usually be inaccurate

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Forecasting Realities

Expect forecasts to be biased Serious forecasting is hard work Review the success of forecasting routinely The assumptions are the most serious

error in forecasting Utility is the most important characteristic of

forecasting

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Barriers to ROI Use and Implementation

After mastering the ROI model, it is appropriate to examine implementation in

more detail. Please take a few moments to identify the barriers to implementation. List all the “things” that can prevent a successful

implementation. Be candid.

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Overcoming the Barriers

Now, identify the actions needed to minimize, remove, or go around the barriers. List all the “steps” that need to be taken to

overcome the barrier.

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Implementation Issues

Resources (staffing / budget)

Leadership (individual, group, cross functional team)

Timing (urgency, activities)

Communication (various audiences)

Commitment (staff, managers, top executives)

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Typical Barriers

I don’t have time for additional measurement and evaluation.

An unsuccessful evaluation will reflect poorly on my performance.

A negative ROI will kill my program. My budget will not allow for additional

measurement and evaluation. Measurement and evaluation are not part of my

job.and . . .

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Typical Barriers

I didn’t have input on this process.

I don’t understand this process.

Our managers will not support this process.

Data will be misused.

The data are too subjective.

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Building Blocks to Overcome Resistance

Utilizing Shortcuts

Monitoring Progress

Removing Obstacles

Preparing the Management Team

Initiating the ROI Projects

Tapping into a Network

Preparing the Staff

Revising Policies and Procedures

Establishing Goals and Plans

Developing Roles and Responsibilities

Assessing the Climate for Measuring ROI

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Assessing the Climate for Results

Survey staff (team members)

Survey staff from management perspective

Develop gaps (actual vs. desired)

Plan actions

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Identifying Champions

You cannot do it alone

Champions have a passion for accountability

Consider a champion from each area

Network the champions

Recognize the champions

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Measurement and Evaluation Implementation Project Plan for a Large

Petroleum Company

Team formed Jan

Policy developed Feb-Apr

Targets set Jan-Feb

Workshops developed Mar-Jul

Application Evaluation Project (A) Apr-Sept

Impact Evaluation Project (B) Jun-Jan

Impact Evaluation Project (C) Sept-Mar

and . . .

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Measurement and Evaluation Implementation Project Plan for a Large

Petroleum Company

ROI Project (D) Nov-Aug

Staff trained Aug-Jan

Vendors trained Feb-Apr

Managers trained May-Aug

Support tools developed Apr-May

Evaluation guidelines developed Feb-Jun

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Responsibilities for Champions

Designing data collection instruments

Providing assistance for developing an evaluation strategy

Analyzing data, including specialized statistical analyses

Interpreting results and making specific recommendations

and . . .

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Responsibilities for Champions

Developing an evaluation report or case study to communicate overall results

Providing technical support in any phase of measurement and evaluation

Assisting in communicating results to key stakeholders

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Responsibilities for Team Members

Ensure that the needs assessment includes specific business impact measures.

Develop application objectives and business impact objectives for each program.

Focus the content of the program on the objectives of business performance improvement; ensuring that exercises, case studies, and skill practices relate to the desired objectives. and . . .

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Responsibilities for Team Members

Keep participants focused on application and impact.

Communicate rationale and reasons for evaluation. Assist in follow-up activities to capture business

impact data. Provide assistance for data collection, data

analysis, and reporting. Design simple instruments and procedures for data

collection and analysis. Present evaluation data to a variety of groups.

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Getting Team Members Involved

Developing plans

Establishing responsibilities

Designing tools and templates

Selecting programs for higher level evaluation

Driving changes / improvements

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Participant Responsibilities

Actively participate

Learn what’s needed

Apply and implement program

Secure results

Provide data

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Conduct Several Studies

Cover a variety of areas

Move from simple to complex

Mix up Levels 3, 4, and 5

Avoid political issues early in the process

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Conduct Workshops and Briefings

1 to 1½-hour briefings

1-day workshops

2-day workshops

Special topics

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Creating an ROI Network

Within the organization

Within the local area

Within the community

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Typical Network Issues

Communication methods

Membership rules

Meeting times

Topics / Issues

Monitoring / Managing

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Typical Network Topics

Tool / Template sharing

Collaborative projects

Research / Benchmarking

Sounding board

Project critiques

Technology review

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Key ROI Issues

Time

Cost

Complexity

Accuracy

Credibility

Lack of Skills

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Cost-Saving Approaches to ROI

Plan for evaluation early in the process Build evaluation into the process Share the responsibilities for evaluation Require participants to conduct major steps Use short-cut methods for major steps Use sampling to select the most appropriate

programs for ROI analysis

and . . .

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Use estimates in the collection and analysis of data

Develop internal capability to implement the ROI process

Utilize web-based software to reduce time

Streamline the reporting process

Cost-Saving Approaches to ROI

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Tools and Templates

Instruments

Costs

Analysis

Reporting

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Technology

Reaction / Learning surveys

Test design

Follow-up surveys

Statistics packages

ROI software

Scorecards

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Suggested Evaluation Targets

Level

Level 1 - Reaction

Level 2 - Learning

Level 3 - Application

Level 4 - Business Impact

Level 5 - ROI

Target

100%

60%

30%

10-20%

5-10%

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Worksheet – Project/Program Selection Criteria

List each project/program that fits Level 3 criteria in the left column. Rank each project/program in its category as High Priority (HP), Special Attention (SA), or Business as Usual (BAU).

Compliance Project/ProgramCustomer Service Project/ProgramSales ProgramCall Center or other Customer Transaction ProgramOrganization Sponsored Certification Program

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Level 3 Priority Ranking

High Priority• Project/Program clearly must be evaluated at

Level 3 in the short term. Special Attention

• May not be evaluated at Level 3 in the short term, but there are enough issues that an assignment will be made to assess the situation.

Business as Usual• Continue with current strategy for this program.

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Worksheet – Project/Program Selection Criteria

List each project/program you are considering evaluating in the left column. Rank each program as 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 for each of the ten criteria.

Life Cycle of Project/ Program

Operational Objectives

Strategic Objectives Costs Audience Size

Visibility Investment of time Needs Assessment

Conducted Management Interest Quality of Data

Collection Processes

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Criteria for Selecting Programs for Levels 4 and 5 Evaluation

Life cycle of the solution Linkage of solution to operational goals and

issues Importance of solution to strategic objectives Top executives are interested in the evaluation Cost of the solution Visibility of the solution Size of the target audience Investment of time

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Results-Based Policy Statement

Provides focus for the staff

Communicates results-based philosophy

Sets goals and targets for evaluation

Determines basic requirements

Serves as a learning tool

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Results-Based Policy Key Elements

Purpose / Mission / Direction Evaluation targets Evaluation support group functions Responsibility for results Management review of results Follow-up process Communication of results

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Evaluation Procedures and Guidelines

Show how to utilize tools and techniques

Guide the design process Provide consistency in the process Ensure that the appropriate methods

are used Keeps the process on track Place emphasis on the desired areas

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Management Influence

Commitment usually refers to the top management group and includes its pledge or promise to allocate resources.

Management support refers to the action of the entire management group and reflects the group’s attitude towards the HR process and staff.

and . . .

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Management Influence

Management involvement refers to the extent to which executives and managers are actively engaged in the HR process in addition to participating in the program.

Management reinforcement refers to the actions designed to reward and encourage a desired behavior.

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Why Managers Don’t Support Your Programs

No results

Too costly

No input

No relevance

No involvement

No time

No preparation

Lack of knowledge about HR

No requirements

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Management Action

Target GroupScope Payoff

Commitment Top executives All programs Very high

Support Mid managers, 1st Level managers

Several programs

High

Reinforcement 1st Level managers

Specific programs

Moderate

Involvement All levels Specific programs

Moderate

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The Results Commitment Relationship

Top Management Commitment

Successful Programs

Business Results

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CEO Commitment Checklist

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Ten Commitments

1. Develop or approve a mission

2. Allocate the necessary funds

3. Allow employees time to participate

4. Become actively involved

5. Support the learning effort

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Ten Commitments

6. Position the function

7. Require evaluation

8. Insist on cost effectiveness

9. Set an example

10. Create an atmosphere of open communication

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Why Programs Don’t Work

1. Immediate manager does not support the program.

2. The culture in the work group does not support the program.

3. No opportunity to use the program.4. No time to implement the program.5. Didn’t learn anything that could be applied

to the job.6. The systems and processes did not

support the program.

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Why Programs Don’t Work

7. Didn’t have the resources available to use the program.

8. Changed job and the program no longer applies.

9. This is not appropriate in our work unit.

10. Didn’t see a need to use the program.

11. Could not change old habits.

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1. When considering the situation, what specifically can be done to enhance the program success?

2. How important is the role of the manager of participants in programs?

3. What implication does this have for your programs?

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The Transfer of Successto the Job

Before During After

Manager

Participant

Facilitator/ OrganizerR

OL

E-P

LA

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RS

TIMEFRAME

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Ideal Management Support

Gives endorsement and approval for participants to be involved in program.

Volunteers personal services or resources to assist in the program’s implementation.

Makes a pre-program commitment with the participant concerning expected efforts.

Reinforces the behavior change resulting from the program.

Conducts a follow-up on program results. Gives positive rewards for participants who

experience success with the program.

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Ideal Reinforcement

Helping the participant diagnose problems to determine if the program is needed

Discussing possible alternatives to help the participant apply the skills and implement the program

Encouraging the participant to implement the program

Serving as a role model for the proper use of the skills

Providing positive rewards to the participant when the program is successfully implemented

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Levels of Management Support

Supportive: strongly and actively supports all of our efforts.

Responsive: Supports programs, but not as strongly as the supporting manager.

Non-Supportive: Privately voices displeasure with our programs on a formal basis.

Destructive: Works actively to keep participants from being involved in our programs.

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ROI: Tools vs. Relationships

Tools

Relationships

Program DevelopersProgram CoordinatorsProgram FacilitatorsProgram AdvisorsProgram Managers

ParticipantsSupervisors

Managers

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Types of Management Involvement

As members of advisory committees As members of task forces As subject matter experts As participants As program leaders As evaluators As program sponsors As purchasers of services In a newly-defined role In rotational assignments

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Potential Manager Involvement

Steps in the Process Opportunity Strategy

Conduct Analysis High Taskforce

Develop Measurement and Evaluation System

Moderate Advisory committee

Establish Program Objectives

High Advisory committee

Develop Program Moderate Taskforce

Implement Program High Program leader

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Potential Manager Involvement

Steps in the Process Opportunity Strategy

Monitor Costs Low Expert input

Collect and Analyze Data

Moderate Expert input

Interpret Data and Draw Conclusions

High Expert input

Communicate Results Moderate Manager as participant

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Concerns About HR From a Key Manager

Results are not there

This is not my responsibility

I don’t have time for HR

I don’t understand what you do

No respect for HR

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Managers Workshop Objectives

See the results of HR. Understand his or her responsibility for HR. Identify areas for personal involvement in the HR

process. Develop specific behaviors to support and

reinforce program objectives. Realize the importance of the HR function in

achieving departmental, division, and company goals.

After completing this workshop, each manager should:

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Steps to Develop a Partnership

1. Assess the current status of partnership relationships.

2. Identify key individuals for a partnership relationship.

3. Learn the business.

4. Consider a written plan.

5. Offer assistance to solve problems.

6. Show results of programs.

7. Publicize partners’ accomplishments and successes.

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Steps to Develop a Partnership8. Ask the partner to review needs.

9. Have partner serve on an advisory committee.

10. Shift responsibility to the partner.

11. Invite input from the partner about key plans and programs.

12. Ask the partner to review program objectives, content, and delivery mechanisms.

13. Invite the partner to conduct or coordinate a program or portion of a program.

14. Review progress and re-plan strategy.

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Partnering Principles

1. Have patience and persistence throughout the process.

2. Follow win-win opportunities for both parties.

3. Deal with problems and conflicts quickly.

4. Share information regularly and purposefully.

5. Always be honest and display the utmost integrity in all the transactions.

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Partnering Principles

6. Keep high standards of professionalism in each interaction.

7. Give credit and recognition to the partner routinely.

8. Take every opportunity to explain, inform, and educate.

9. Involve managers in as many activities as possible.

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Annual HR Review Agenda Review of previous year’s HR programs Methods / levels of evaluation Results achieved from programs Significant deviations from expected results Basis for determining HR needs for next year Scheduled programs Proposed methods / levels of evaluation Potential payoffs Problem areas in the HR process Concerns from top management

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Action Plan for Improvement

Develop a plan of implementation for improving measurement and evaluation in your organization. Consider all of the items

included in this and other modules. Identify a particular time frame and key

responsibilities.

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Issue Actions Time Responsibility

1. Perception of HR2. Needs assessment/analysis3. Objectives4. Reaction measures5. Learning measures6. Application measures7. Impact measures8. ROI measures9. Use of technology10. Communicating results11. Management influence12. Staff development13. Roles / responsibilities

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