ISPI SoCal
ISPI SoCal Presents: GEMS RoundTable
Losing Skills with AI - AI Killed the Math Brain
Join us to discuss this month's article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/opinion/ai-coders-jobs.html
Facilitated by: Vince Budrovich
The RoundTable is an exciting approach that stimulates incredible conversation and insight around the topics and trends impacting our discipline.
We read aloud the RoundTable Guidelines and this session's article for about 15 minutes. Then for the next 45 minutes, we offer everyone in attendance equal time to share their thoughts and experiences on or around the topic. Come explore with us!
NOTE! Please download and print the article, or view in browser, for your use during the session (link above).
To facilitate and/or propose an article for a future RoundTable, contact Laura Braeunig laura@nationalitc.com
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The GEMS RoundTable format was provided by Sue Gabriele, President and Owner, Gabriele Educational Materials and Systems. Website: www.gemslearning.net Email: sgabriele@gemslearning.net
ISPI SoCal Presents: First Tuesday Webinars
From Cost Center to Strategic Asset: Measure & Report
Dr. Mike Saunderson
Despite billions spent on training each year, most organizations struggle to prove its true value. This interactive session introduces a practical, research-based framework that empowers L&D professionals to measure, communicate, and elevate the business impact of their programs.
Session Description
Participants will explore five essential questions that align training efforts with behavior change and business results, thereby bridging the gap between learning and organizational performance. Through real-world case examples, live polls, and guided discussions, attendees will apply the framework to their work, gaining clarity on how to identify measurable outcomes, select relevant metrics, and engage stakeholders in meaningful evaluation. The session provides tools and tactics for overcoming skill gaps and challenges in data interpretation.
Attendees will leave equipped with tools and a clear framework to demonstrate the value of training within their organizations. They will learn how to set post-training evaluation plans, identify and align behavior change with business outcomes, and engage stakeholders in ongoing performance discussions and evaluations. Participants will gain strategies for fostering evaluation readiness, cross-functional partnerships, and using data storytelling to influence leadership. These insights will empower professionals to shift perceptions, enhance their strategic influence, and ensure that training makes a meaningful contribution to their organization's long-term success.
About the Speaker
Dr. Mike Saunderson is a results-driven leader with over thirteen years of experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations in training needs assessment, instructional design, and evaluation. He has a proven track record of developing learning solutions that drive measurable improvements in employee performance and business outcomes.
Mike earned his Ph.D. in Learning Design and Technology from the University of Hawaii, where his research focused on evaluating training transfer and leveraging technology to analyze performance data. His expertise bridges research and practice, enabling him to create learning programs that are both data-informed and performance-focused.
He is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences, where he shares evidence-based strategies for evaluating learning effectiveness and measuring behavior change. Mike is also a published author, contributing multiple articles to Training Magazine.
Mike is committed to transforming Learning and Development from a cost center to a strategic asset by helping organizations measure what matters, report meaningful results, and demonstrate the value of training.
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