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Cheryl Haga Cheryl Haga

Metrics-based Assessments Why do they matter?

Design with Data, Deliver with Impact 📊🔥
In a world where training must do more than check a box, metrics-based knowledge assessments are the secret weapon of modern L&D. In this must-read article by Kim Deene, discover how data-driven design boosts personalization, powers continuous improvement, and proves real business impact. Whether you're revamping your corporate curriculum or fine-tuning what’s already in place, this piece will help you turn learning into measurable success.

By Kim Deene, May 12, 2025

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Cheryl Haga Cheryl Haga

Unleash Your Team's Genius: Staff Originated Learning (SOL)

In this article, I explore Staff Originated Learning:
- Created by your people, for your people
- Easy to launch with minimal resources
- A secret weapon for engagement, knowledge retention, and even career growth

It all started with a slow-to-adopt AI tool and ended with a wildly successful wiki of bite-sized tutorials.

Whether you're in L&D, leadership, or want to stop yelling “TELLING ISN’T TRAINING!” into the void… this one’s for you.

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