I=E² Workshop
Impact = Engagement × Effectiveness
Strategic curriculum evaluation for capability & ROI
I=E² is a SHRM-eligible, hands-on workshop that helps Learning and HR leaders evaluate their current training portfolio through the lens of Impact = Engagement × Effectiveness. In just three hours, participants learn how to identify high-value programs, flag low-value or redundant offerings, and realign their curriculum to capability, performance, and business outcomes.
Estimated Duration: 1 live virtual workshop (3 hours)
Live Session Time: Approx. 3 hours (single session)
Ideal Audience: L&D leaders, HR leaders, program owners, learning strategists, and senior ICs responsible for training decisions
This is not a theory-heavy seminar, it’s a working session.
Participants bring a slice of their current learning portfolio (courses, programs, or pathways) and use the I=E² model to
assess engagement, effectiveness, and business alignment. By the end of the workshop, they walk away with a clearer view of:
which programs are “keepers,” which need rework, and which may be ready to sunset—plus a roadmap for strengthening impact going forward.
- FORMAT: Live virtual, instructor-led working session
- LEVEL: Mid-level to senior L&D/HR leaders and program owners
- SHRM CREDITS: 3 PDCs (Details provided upon registration)
- INVESTMENT: $375 per participant (group pricing available for 3+ participants)
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Most organizations have more training than they have clarity. I=E² changes that. This workshop gives Learning and HR leaders a structured way to evaluate programs against the core equation: Impact = Engagement × Effectiveness.
Instead of guessing which courses are “working,” participants learn how to look at their portfolio through capability, performance, and business alignment. Using a practical scoring model, they evaluate current offerings, map them against key KPIs, and identify where to invest, refine, or retire.
Key outcomes for participants:
- Understand and apply the I=E² model to evaluate learning programs objectively.
- Clarify which programs build critical capability, and which create noise, redundancy, or low-value activity.
- Identify “hero” programs, “rework” candidates, and “sunset” opportunities in the current portfolio.
- Connect learning outcomes to business metrics such as performance, quality, efficiency, and experience.
- Leave with a prioritized action list to optimize the learning portfolio for impact and ROI.
What makes I=E² different:
- Built specifically for L&D and HR leaders who need to make defensible, data-informed portfolio decisions.
- Designed as a working lab: participants apply the model to their own courses during the session.
- Easy to extend: the I=E² framework can be reused internally for ongoing evaluation and decision-making.
| Format: | Live virtual workshop (3 hours) with hands-on evaluation exercises. |
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| Live Session: | 3-hour interactive session, combining instruction, guided analysis, and working time. |
| Pre-Work: | Participants are encouraged to bring a list of current courses/programs, basic participation/usage data (if available), and clarity on key business priorities or capability needs. |
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| Resources Included: | I=E² scoring template, portfolio mapping worksheet, prioritization guide, and a follow-up checklist to support internal conversations and decision-making. |
| SHRM Credits: | Eligible for 3 SHRM PDCs (recertification credit details provided during registration and confirmation). |
| Group / Team Options: | Discounted pricing for 3+ participants and private, organization-specific cohorts available on request. |
I=E² is built for leaders who are responsible for the health, relevance, and impact of the learning portfolio—not just for delivering courses.
This course is especially valuable for:
- L&D leaders and managers who oversee training strategy or portfolios.
- HR leaders who partner with L&D and need to ensure development investments support workforce capability.
- Program owners responsible for key academies, pathways, or flagship courses.
- Senior individual contributors who influence content decisions or learning strategy.
- Learning strategists and OD practitioners who advise on where to invest or scale back.
Perfect for organizations that:
- Have a growing or crowded catalog and need clarity on what truly drives value.
- Want to shift from “more training” to “the right training aligned to capability and performance.”
- Are preparing for AI and need a cleaner, more strategic learning foundation before layering in new tools.
- Need to show stronger ROI, alignment, and intentionality in their learning investments.
Learning teams are under more pressure than ever to prove that training isn’t just busywork—it’s a driver of capability, agility, and performance. Yet without a clear way to evaluate existing programs, many organizations end up adding more courses instead of optimizing the ones they already have.
I=E² helps close that gap by:
- Giving leaders a practical, repeatable model for evaluating learning impact.
- Highlighting where the portfolio supports strategic capability—and where it falls short.
- Creating a shared language to discuss program value with executives, finance, and business partners.
- Building confidence in decisions to invest, refine, or sunset offerings based on more than gut feel.
For SHRM-certified professionals, the workshop not only supports recertification, it also strengthens their ability to act as strategic partners—using learning data and portfolio insights to advocate for smarter, more impactful development decisions.
