ROI Boot Camp

There is no one best way to collect data. The right data collection approach depends on a variety of factors. Learn what factors to consider when selecting data collection methods. Upon completion, you will be able to:

• Identify five ways to collect data.
• Determine the best data collection method given your specific project.
• Select the most credible source of data for your project.
• Determine the best timing for data collection given the project at hand.

Do your stakeholders ask, "How do you know it was your program that caused the results?" Demonstrating the link between a program and improvement in key business measures is a must, if you want your study to be credible. Upon completion of the session, you will be able to describe how to isolate the effects of your programs using:

• Control groups.
• Trend line analysis.
• Estimations.

To get to ROI, you must get to the money. Learn a variety of techniques you can use to convert business measures to money, such as a four-part test to help determine when to report the improvement in a measure as an intangible. Upon completion of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify techniques to determine the value of a measure.
• Follow five steps to convert a measure to annualized monetary benefits.
• Apply the four-part quiz to determine when to report benefits as intangible.
• Calculate the ROI.

Theory that supports the ROI Methodology represents sound research practice. However, nothing is as meaningful as the actual application. During this session, you will learn how the ROI Methodology was applied to a specific case study. Upon completion of the session, you will be able to:

• Describe the practical application of the ROI Methodology.
• Identify next steps you can take to apply the process in your organization.
• Successfully pass the ROI Quiz.

Katharine Aldana, a two-time "ROI Practitioner of the Year" award winner, is known for her creative program improvement strategies. Katharine spent seven years designing learning strategies and performing program evaluations for a Fortune Top 20 organization before transitioning to her current role as Manager-Business Strategy within the same organization. Katharine's enthusiasm for program effectiveness and real-world experience make her a dynamic facilitator and highly sought-after ROI implementation resource. 

Faith Krebs is a master performance consultant and the business owner of “The ROI Generator.” She is a trusted business advisor who coaches leaders and business owners how to optimize and accelerate business results. Faith has consulted with small, mid-size, and Fortune 500 companies to address their business needs. She partners with her clients to develop customized performance solutions that improve top and bottom-line growth, the work environment, and employee engagement to create an agile, proficient, and productive workforce. 

Caroline Hubble is Vice President of Consulting Services with ROI Institute. She manages the implementation of complex program evaluation projects, including conducting research and evaluation studies in various areas such as leadership development, process improvement strategies, and program implementation. In previous roles, she managed evaluation, analytics, reporting, and operations for business line and enterprise-wide HR departments. Her operational, project, and relationship management expertise is noted for significantly contributing to improved business practices.