Evaluation+Strategies

Evaluation is planned at the beginning of training. ..
The greatest mistake you can make in evaluating training is to begin planning it at the end of training. Evaluation must be front and center from the beginning. After your needs assessment, consider how you will plan the evaluation: @http://www.dba.co.uk/tips/vol3/vol3iss5.htm

1. Identify the purposes of the evaluation: Do you want to identify reaction, learning, transfer, results, or ROI? The answer will guide you to choose the correct level of evaluation. 2. Collect baseline data: This helps you focus on the changes training should deliver (increase in productivity, decrease in grievances, etc.) 3. Select Evaluation Methods and Design 4. Develop your evaluation strategy. How and when will you collect data? 5. Revisit your program objectives. Make sure they reflect your evaluation plan. Include a measurable component so you can target it in your evaluation. 6. Estimate program costs and benefits: 7. Prepare and present proposal. 8. Design evaluation instruments. Develop content. Select delivery methods. 9. Test program and revise. This is formative evaluation. 10. Implement the program 11. Collect data 12. Analyze and interpret data: Here's where things can get a bit complicated. Most evaluations simply rely on descriptive statistics. 13. Make program adjustments. 14. Calculate ROI. 15. Communicate program results.