Solving L&D Measurement Mysteries with Kevin M. Yates

Andy welcomes Kevin M. Yates to The Talent Development Hot Seat this week. Kevin is known in the global training, learning, and talent development community as the “L&D Detective.” He solves measurement mysteries with facts, clues, evidence, and data. With more than 25 years of industry experience serving in diverse roles across multiple industries, Kevin has committed his time and talent to answering the question, “How do training and learning measurably impact human performance and business goals?”In this episode, you’ll hear:How Kevin M. Yates became known as the “L&D Detective” and why measuring the influence of training and learning continues to be a mystery.The importance of a personal brand, how it represents us, and why your personal brand should reflect who you are.The reason measuring the influence of training and learning can influence human behavior, how that impacts the workplace, and what you can do to implement measurement at your organization.What he learned from spending time in Europe and why he enjoys traveling solo.How an uncertain economic climate may be impacting your workplace and what you can do to manage your “survivor’s guilt.”Kevin’s nonprofit organization, what it does, and why he started it.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Kevin M. Yates:LinkedInWebsiteMeals in the MeantimeROI InstituteTableauPower BI