2012 State of the Industry Report (PDF)

The State of the Industry Report is ASTD’s definitive review of workplace learning and development trends. In the 2012 State of the Industry Report, sponsored by Skillsoft and Eagle's Flight, 461 organizations representing a diverse sample of industries, sizes, and locations report on their commitment to learning and development (L&D).

The Impact of Leadership Development Programs (PDF)

ASTD/ICFs The Impact of Leadership Development Programs report provides executives with meaningful insight into how they can measure the effectiveness and value of their leadership development programs with organizational success.

2011 State of the Industry Report (PDF Download)

The State of the Industry Report is ASTDs definitive review of workplace learning and development trends. This annual report includes organization benchmarking data from ASTD BEST Award winners, ASTD Forum members, and other organizations from 2002 to date.

ASTD’s Best On Measuring & Evaluating Learning

This collection includes the basics about evaluation (such as Kirkpatrick’s four levels), expands the discussion into measuring return-on-investment (ROI), and also offers the unique perspective of what CEOs are interested in when it comes to measuring and evaluating training programs.

ASTD Handbook of Measuring and Evaluating Training (A Content Express eBook)

This handbook is the must-have resource for developing a training program that delivers impressive results and accountability. Each chapter is written by an expert with proven success in the field.

Making the Financial Case for Performance Improvement (PDF Download)

To get stakeholder buy-in for our performance improvement initiatives, we need to know enough about finance to speak knowledgeably about our function’s impact on the numbers. This Infoline will help you understand the four major areas of finance (revenue, assets, expenses, and liabilities); financial reporting; how to measure profitability; and how to apply financial measures to training and performance improvement programs. 

Demystifying Measurement & Evaluation (PDF Download)

Proving that your training programs are effective is necessary for justifying costs, making improvements, and establishing and maintaining adequate budgets. “Demystifying Measurement and Evaluation” will show you how to determine business-driven objectives, devise practical ways to collect data, plan for measurement and evaluation, analyze data quickly, and accurately present data—in a way that is practical and accessible. 

Needs Assessment for Organizational Success (PDF)

This book offers a pragmatic, evidence-based approach for justifying results and proving success while serving individuals, your organization, and society.

Survey Basics (PDF)

Survey Basics is a tool to help the L&D professional design and administer surveys and questionnaires.