Technology Usage & Training Evaluation:

How Organizations Measure Real Performance Change

AECT Conference — October 2025

In today’s data-driven learning landscape, organizations are investing heavily in training—but most still struggle to measure whether learning truly improves on-the-job performance. Drawing on a mixed-method study of 135 learning professionals and nine in-depth interviews, this presentation reveals how organizations use technology to collect, store, evaluate, and analyze training transfer data. The research shows a strong reliance on Learning Management Systems and HRIS platforms, widespread use of surveys at Levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and a growing but uneven adoption of tools that measure behavior change and business impact. Small organizations face financial and manual tracking limitations, while larger organizations struggle to integrate complex analytics and AI-enabled systems. These insights help leaders understand which technologies support meaningful evaluation—and how to build an infrastructure that moves beyond completion data to accurate performance measurement. Ethnopraxis utilizes these findings to help organizations modernize their evaluation strategy, select the right tools, and leverage data to demonstrate the real business value of learning.

The Five Essential Questions—From Diagnose First to Demonstrated Impact

ATD Core4 Conference — September 2025

Every year, organizations invest billions in employee training—but few can prove it improves performance. The Five Essential Questions Workshop from Ethnopraxis helps learning and development teams change that. Built on two proven frameworks—Diagnose First, Train Second and The Five Essential Questions—this hands-on session equips leaders to design and measure training that truly drives results. Participants learn to define observable behaviors, measure change, link learning to business outcomes, identify meaningful metrics, and evaluate impact at 30-, 60-, and 90-day intervals. Using real-world case studies and ready-to-use templates, teams leave with a repeatable, evidence-based process that turns training data into leadership insight. The result? Measurable performance, smarter decisions, and L&D recognized as a strategic business partner.