LSA Global Insights Newsletter: September 2008

September 1, 2008

Training Assessments Done Right

Most assessments are not only statistically invalid, but they are often implemented in a way that inhibits trust, decreases relevance, and wastes time.

We believe that the purpose of a training assessment should be to answer the questions: "What is holding us back?" and "Where should we focus?"

We also believe that training assessment should be customized to each unique environment, drive toward outcomes rather than simply seek opinions, and guide strategies by comparing skills to actual performance.

And from a purely practical point of view, we believe as well that assessments should be short, relevant, cost effective, and timely.

In addition to traditional interviews and focus groups, LSA Global offers three proven online training assessment options. With over 600 assessment and training measurement projects over the last 15+ years, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the speed, cost, flexibility, and value of these options.

Learn more about 3 Best Practice Training Assessment Options...




About LSA Global

Founded in 1995, LSA Global is a leading performance consulting and training firm that helps high growth technology, services, and life-science companies create a competitive advantage by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with their strategy. Learn more about getting aligned


Training Assessment Health Check

Wouldn't you rather spend a little bit of money before you spend a lot of money? While it seems like common sense to diagnose before prescribing, we continue to be surprised that billions are spent on corporate training each year without any assurance that the money is being spent on the right areas.

Unfortunately, there are hundreds of poorly designed assessments being peddled in the marketplace that are too long, too theoretical, and invalid. A proper assessment however, can be used to efficiently and effectively initiate change, align stakeholders, pinpoint skill gaps, customize workshops, predispose training participants, guide coaching, set baseline metrics, target investments, and obtain buy-in.

In order to see if you should be using a skills assessment BEFORE investing in training, please complete our training assessment health check.

5-10 minutes could save you a lot of time, a lot of money, and possibly your reputation.

Learn more about 3 Best Practice Training Assessment Options...




About LSA Global

Founded in 1995, LSA Global is a leading performance consulting and training firm that helps high growth technology, services, and life-science companies create a competitive advantage by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with their strategy. Learn more about getting aligned