CLO Examines How to Lay the Cornerstone of Learning, Alignment and Assessment; Column Examines the Formula for Learning and Development Success.

CHICAGO -- The formula for success in learning is based on careful execution of three simple concepts: assessment, delivery and measurement. Assess learner needs, deliver the content and measure to see if the learning made an impact on the job. There are many products on the market to address the latter two phases, but it's the assessment stage that is critical. If assessment is not done accurately, everything that follows will be slightly off the mark or worse, a waste of time. Chief Learning Officer magazine's March Business Intelligence column highlights challenges and solutions to assess and align learning.