Data-Driven Leadership for Real Impact with Dr. Alaina Szlachta

Episode notes

In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, Dr. Alaina Szlachta, founder and chief measurement architect of By Design Development Solutions, shares her perspective on the importance of evidence-based training requests. Drawing from her background in academic research and learning analytics, Dr. Szlachta explains why managers should bring data and tangible evidence - not just hunches or anecdotes - when approaching training teams for support. She highlights how numbers, including team feedback and performance metrics, help training teams identify gaps, validate proposed solutions, and measure the impact of learning initiatives. The discussion also covers challenges in accessing relevant data and emphasizes the collaborative role managers play in facilitating effective learning outcomes.

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