Impact Champions

If you want to measure the impact of your learning programs, start with reaction surveys. They're the most valuable learning metric you can collect for any course — no matter the subject, length, or audience. Best of all, they’re quick and easy to gather. We talk about: Why reaction surveys are critical for learning evaluation How they fit into measuring training impact Tips to start collecting th...

We get in the weeds with Chris Daniel, Senior LMS Strategist at Eastern Kentucky University. Chris co-founded EKU's instructional design master's program and is field faculty for the University of Kentucky. We talk about: Cognitive Load Theory and the importance of learning efficiency Using NASA's Task Load Index to measure learning efficiency Starting with Catherine Sleezer's Needs Assessment pri...

Go inside Fulton Hogan’s massive upskilling wave as Learning & Capability Manager Luke Rogers shares how his team is training 11,000+ employees across New Zealand and Australia for a multi-year ERP rollout. You’ll see the blended learning playbook (targeted e-learning + hands-on workshops + live sandboxes), how Oracle Guided Learning powers “learning in the flow of work,” and the metrics that...

How do you use gamification effectively in your learning? In this episode of Impact Champs, we break down how to use gamification in corporate learning the right way. Learn when to use simulations, points, badges, leaderboards, and streaks; how to align rewards with learning outcomes (not vanity clicks); and how to measure real impact with analytics. Expect practical examples (Duolingo, Stack Over...

What if you could finally see the real impact of learning? In this episode of Impact Champions, Andrew, David, and special guest Julian Davis (founder of xAPI.com.au) unpack how xAPI (Experience API) is transforming the way organizations measure, track, and prove learning effectiveness. Discover what xAPI is, why it’s more powerful than SCORM, and how it’s being used across industries—from VR trai...

We provide a brief introduction into measuring learning impact and what we're trying to achieve with this podcast. We talk about: Providing L&D professionals with practical advice on how to measure impact Why it's important to connect training outcomes to business success How learning metrics differ from Kirkpatrick evaluation levels Give a brief overview of real world example of how to measur...