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ROI Institute Has Another Record Year Birmingham, Alabama, January 1, 2014 - The ROI Institute has recorded another record year in its operations, revenue, market share, publications, and product development. ROI Certification The 5-day ROI Certification Workshops, the principle way to transfer capability to conduct ROI studies, enjoyed another record year.  In total, 42 live sessions were conducted globally with a mixture of internal and external offerings. The majority of them were conducted outside of the USA.  In total, over 700 people participated in certifications; bring the total to over 8,000 participants since certification workshops were first offered in December 1995. The year ended with three certifications conducted simultaneously during the week of December 9-13, two in Dubai and one in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  The online version of the certification attracted over 200 participants, a first for the company.  The certification was introduced to three new countries this year as Patti conducted certification workshops in Zambia, Trinidad, and the United Arab Emirates.  At this point, over 3,500 individuals have received the distinguished designation of Certified ROI Professional (CRP). Partners Our partners continue to grow in numbers and success.  New partners were added in Malaysia, Brazil, the Caribbean, Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia.  Six new partners are in negotiation phases now. Our partner in Greece has survived the financial crisis in Greece and re-emerged with a new name. Publications Seven new books were published during the year with a certificate publication from McGraw Hill on Measuring ROI in Healthcare.  This new book has generated very much interest and has precipitated tremendous amount of work in that important field.  Three books were published with ASTD, our largest publisher.  For the first time, we have published instructional materials for those interested in teaching ROI. These materials, a participants workbook and a facilitators guide, were published by HRDQ. During the year, five case study books were completed for SHRM and delivered for publication next year.  Publication backlog is the largest that we’ve experienced in our history, with over 20 books in various stages of development involving various publications such as McGraw Hill, John Culley, Amazon, ASTD Press, SHRM Press, and more.  Next year we will see at least a dozen books released by ROI Institute authors. Consulting Consulting continues to grow with impact studies conducted in all types of fields and organizations. The number of active projects has reached a record level. Human Capital Analytic Certification After two years of development and testing, the Human Capital Analytic Certification will be launched in early 2014.  We anticipate at least a dozen certifications will be conducted with most of them offered publically.  This five-day certification is an extension of the current ROI Certification and is aimed to attract individuals in the human resources area working in an analytics capacity. Customization We continue to meet the customer needs by offering very tailored workshops and targeted materials.  Special ROI Certifications, for example, have been developed and offered for healthcare, universities, new projects, coaching, safety and health, technology based learning, leadership development, and organizational development.  We will continue to expand the use of ROI across many functional areas and special industry segments. Online Opportunities In 2013, more than 200 individuals participated in online learning opportunities regarding the ROI Methodology and evaluation best practices.  In additional to hosting online learning events such as the ROI Certification Forum and coaching webinar sessions, the ROI Institute partnered with organizations such as ASTD, universities, and the UN to provide individuals opportunities to increase their evaluation knowledge and skills.  Looking forward into 2014, the ROI Institute will be increasing the online courses offerings, including an online version of the ROI Certification Workshop, an ROI Fundamentals course, and a Survey Design course.  Stay tuned for more information on these offerings and how to sign up for them. Strategic Partnerships Strategic Partnerships are developed for a variety of organizations in an effort to collaborate with the best to meet market needs.  One such collaboration is the work with The Conference Board, a leading provider of conferences, workshops, research and applications.  Patti Phillips serves as Principal Research Fellow in Human Capital for The Conference Board. They are planning a variety of projects and programs to be offered at The Conference Board, including Human Capital Analytics Academy and a ROI Academy as well as the Human Capital Analytics Council and a Human Capital Analytics Conference. Staff The staff continues to grow to serve the needs of our growing business. New consultants and directors were added in different areas and a new marketing manager and publishing manger were added.  Jackie Healey now serves as Client Relationship Manager and manages the headquarters support team. Hailing from New York, Jackie provides a vital resource by managing our busy office and working with our partners. Belinda Keith has taken the role of Communications Manager. She joins us from a long career in state government. Crystal Langford, who has been a dedicated member of the staff for almost ten years, has assumed the role of Support Manager. She will continue to provide a variety of support services for the entire team. Robyn Holm joined us in December as Marketing Manager to provide networking and marketing support for our workshops and initiatives. Robyn joins us with a background in communications and advertising, with past media experiences in both television (Fox and Charter) and print (newspaper and magazine). Kirk Smith, our Director of ROI Implementation, was stricken with acute leukemia in May. He battled the dreadful disease for a good part of the year. The good news is that after a tumultuous battle and a lot of prayers from his many friends and family, Kirk is recovering rapidly and should be back at work full-time in February. We are so pleased about his progress and are touched by his enthusiasm for life and his tremendous fight against all odds. Also we are amazed by the wonderful support and never-ending care of his loving wife, Cathy. She is an amazing person and a role model for many. We are also pleased to have Boyce Byerly join us during the year. Boyce is a leading expert in Human Capital Analytics. He will lead our efforts to develop practitioners in the Human Capital Analytics area. He comes to us with a professional resume in both the academics and business arenas. Jack and Patti’s visit to Tunica has shifted our schedule to assist one of our best clients, Verizon, in a full-time capacity. Verizon has a goal to complete dozens of case studies and use them internally. We continue to build capability with the company. On a personal note, Auburn University, Patti’s Alma Mater, made it to the National Championship game.  Jimmy Johnson won his 5th Nascar Sprint Cup Championship (Caroline’s favorite sports figure) and a new wine labeled Level 5 was released.  This is a California SP produced by JPLT wine group (Jack, Patti, Larry, Tamar). Outlook In 2014, we will see another record year with increasing revenues in the 30% to 50% range. We will publish a record number of books and new customized certifications. A third certification will be finalized and ready for rollout at the end of the year.  A partnership with a major association will be announced at a later date. The post ROI Institute Has Another Record Year appeared first on ROI Institute.

Birmingham, Alabama, July 30, 2014- ROI Institute, Inc. has announced the publication of a new book "Measuring the Success of Learning Through Technology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Measuring Impact and ROI on E-Learning, Blended Learning, and Mobile Learning," by Tamar Elkeles, Patricia Pulliam Phillips, and Jack J. Phillips. This new publication is a part of the "Measuring the Success" series of books produced and published by ASTD Press and edited by Patti Phillips and Jack Phillips. Other publications include "Measuring the Success of Sales Training," "Measuring the Success of Organizational Development," and "Measuring the Success of Coaching." Readers of the new publication will appreciate that the authors have provided two books in one. The first part of the book details how technology-based programs are evaluated at the business impact and the return on investment (ROI) levels. The second part of the book provides case studies as examples to how this has been accomplished. This new publication comes at a critical time in the learning and development industry, where executives are more likely to turn to technology-based solutions in the face of ever-growing costs to conduct company-wide training initiatives. Technology-based solutions such as online learning, e-learning, blended learning, mobile learning, and game-based learning offer ease of use, low costs, and allow large numbers of people to participate in training without leaving their desks. The Association for Talent Development (ATD) estimates that 40% of all learning delivery in organizations is technology-based learning. This amount represents about $50 billion per year. CLO Magazine reports that for the first time, chief learning officers will deliver more training with e-learning than traditional classroom-based instruction, while mobile and social learning will also be a large and growing part of the learning delivery mix. "Technology-based learning is an exciting trend for our industry," explains Patti Phillips, president and CEO of ROI Institute, Inc. "We realize the importance of these initiatives in this ever-changing industry. At the same time, it’s important to see what’s working. When it comes to accountability, technology-based learning is no different than any other type of learning. In a study with ATD, 96% of top executives want to see this learning investment connected to the business, while 74% want to see the financial ROI of the learning, at least for major projects." This new book recognizes that results aren’t always clear for technology-based initiatives. While many professionals marvel at the fact that e-learning programs are cost-effective, there is a larger-scale attempt to pinpoint the exact business impact. ROI Institute studies have shown that technology-based learning has fewer positive results at the application and impact levels when compared to facilitator-led learning. It does not have to be this way. The book shows the need to measure technology-based learning at these levels and provides details for designers and developers to drive application and impact. The ROI Methodology is a step-by-step process that captures six types of data, including financial ROI. The data is captured using logical, sequential processes. "While executives see the convenience of technology-based solutions, they still demand to know the impact and that’s where the ROI Methodology can really help," said Jack Phillips, chairman of ROI Institute. "Now is a critical time in the industry to be showing the value of new technology. The good news is that progressive learning departments know this need, and are accomplishing it already. We hope that this book will assist more learning professionals to show the value as well." Copies of the book may by purchased directly from the publisher, ASTD Press, amazon.com, or wherever quality books are sold. Copies are also available at ROI Institute. For more information, contact ROI Institute at www.roiinstitute.net.   About ROI Institute ROI Institute, Inc., founded in 1992 as a service-driven organization, assists professionals in improving programs and processes using the ROI Methodology developed by Dr. Jack J. Phillips and Dr. Patti P. Phillips. It is the global leader in measurement and evaluation including the use of return on investment (ROI) in non-traditional applications. ROI Institute regularly offers workshops, provides consulting services, publishes books and case studies, and conducts research on the use of measurement and ROI, making it the leading source of content, tools, and services in measurement, evaluation, and analytics. Working with more than 100 ROI consultants, ROI Institute applies the ROI Methodology in 20 fields in over 60 countries. ROI Institute authors have written or edited over 100 books, translated into 38 languages. Organizations build internal capability with the help of ROI Institute and its ROI Certification process. By successfully completing this process, individuals are awarded the Certified ROI Professional (CRP) designation, which is respected by executives in organizations worldwide. For more information on ROI Institute, please contact info@roiinstitute.net or visit www.roiinstitute.net. The post Learning Through Technology Book Published appeared first on ROI Institute.

ROI Institute Opens New Office in Blairsville Blairsville, Georgia, March 12, 2014 — ROI Institute, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its research and development center in Blairsville, Georgia. ROI Institute’s research and development office will serve as a central hub of the research needs for the company and the ongoing efforts to publish relevant material on the topics of measurement, evaluation, ROI and the broader topic of analytics. New products will be created and tested at the new office. "We have been working on the opening of our research and development center for a long time," said Patti Phillips, President and CEO of ROI Institute. "It began in 2005 with the Pass Christian, Mississippi opening; however, Hurricane Katrina had other plans for us. So we are delighted to finally get it up and running on higher ground in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains." "This new center brings the company to make further progress with our contribution to research and the literature on topics that matter to our clients. Our company continues to grow and research and development have always been the foundation for that growth. Our new office and the team supporting it will serve as the catalyst for even further growth." Patti Phillips adds, "My husband, Jack, and I have made Blairsville our second home and find it is the perfect place to focus on research and develop new products and services for which our clients have been asking for a long time." Jack Phillips, Ph.D., chairman for ROI Institute, says he and Patti continue to be excited about the ongoing growth the company is seeing, as well as the additional resources provided for their clients. "We are excited about this opportunity and hope to introduce the new facility and team to our many clients and colleagues in the near future," Jack Phillips said. "Blairsville is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is ideal for anyone interested in hiking, fly fishing, whitewater rafting or other outdoor activities. More importantly, it is an ideal location for clients and colleagues to focus on their own research and develop their capability in ROI and analytics." Two new team members have joined ROI Institute to run the research and development practice. Hope Nicholas, from Akron, Ohio, will serve as Administrative and Research Manager. Leslie Hoyer, from Blairsville, Georgia, will serve as Research Assistant. "I am very excited that a new business with a hometown feel and global outreach has come to Blairsville, and I am even more excited that I have the opportunity to work with ROI Institute and its team members," Hoyer said. Together, Nicholas and Hoyer will drive the research practice and assist ROI Institute with support of new projects and new product development. "We are looking forward to making positive contributions to the Blairsville community, ROI Institute’s team, colleagues and clients," Nicholas said. "It is an exciting time to work for this company." Additionally, this team will help support ROI Institute’s partnership with The Conference Board as they develop their human capital analytics practice. The Conference Board is a global, independent business and research association based out of New York City. Patti Phillips serves as a Distinguished Principal Research Fellow for the organization. The post ROI Institute Opens New Office in Blairsville appeared first on ROI Institute.

ROI Versus ROE Birmingham, Alabama, April 25, 2014- Occasionally, a new term will enter the measurement process that appears at first glance, to be the silver bullet for measurement and evaluation. ROE is one of these terms. On Monday, May 5, 2014 Jack Phillips will be debating the issue of ROI versus ROE at a major conference, the 2014 ASTD International Conference and Exposition. The session, titled "ROI vs. ROE: Which is Right for You?", will be held from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. This session will examine the most effective ways to evaluate learning and development. At the ROI Institute, the clear winner of the debate is the ROI Methodology, which is based on sound-marketable concepts that are consistent with accounting and streamlined financial framework used by all companies. ROE, on the other hand, is defined as "Return on Expectation," which has no meaning with executives or sponsors. While ROI is based on financial data, ROE is based on perception data from the part of the client and is usually reaction data. ROE has little value to an executive, and certainly no value to financial officers looking at the bottom line. "From time to time, we have run across a variety of terms that are misused in the evaluation processes," said Jack Phillips, chairman of ROI Institute. "One of our own consultants, 20 years ago, started using the term ‘Return on Expectation’ and we suggested that there was no need to do it and she stopped." Phillips goes on to say, "We set objectives in our processes at different levels and our objectives become the expectations on the part of the client. Essentially we meet their expectations by doing that." The use of ROE can provide data that appears to be more than meets the eye. Most people think ROE is an impact measure, something that is easier to achieve than calculating the financial ROI. In reality, ROE is usually reaction data, however it can also be learning data, application data, impact data, or ROI data, depending on the expectations. "For accountants, ROE means Return on Equity. Return on Expectations means nothing. Learning and development is all too often known for following fads and creating its own jargon. ROE is an example of that," said Patti Phillips, CEO and President ROI Institute. "We have seen executives, particularly financial teams, react unfavorably toward this concept because it is a play on an acronym that actually has meaning and is developed using an actual calculation." For more detail on this topic, two articles have been published that are good resources for professionals unaware of the difference between the terms. The first article, "The Myths of Return on Expectation: Beware This Vague and Nebulous Term," by Jack J. Phillips and Patti Phillips, was published in a government publication. It can be read here. The second, "Beware Vague or Learning Jargon," by Jack J. Phillips and Patti Phillips was featured in Chief Learning Officer Magazine. It can be read here. The post ROI Versus ROE appeared first on ROI Institute.

  Environment, Health, and Safety Book Published Birmingham, Alabama, June 1, 2014- The ROI Institute has announced the publication of a new book "Measuring ROI in Environment, Health, and Safety," by Patricia Pulliam Phillips, Jack J. Phillips, and Al Pulliam, published by Scrivener Publishing, an imprint of the John Wiley Publishers. This new publication is two books in one. The first book shows how to measure the impact and the return on investment (ROI) of all types of environmental projects, health initiatives, and wellness and fitness programs, as well as safety and accident prevention. The second book features eight case studies providing a variety of examples on measuring ROI, the ultimate evaluation of a project. The step-by-step process featured in the book shows how to develop credible studies to satisfy the desires of top executives as they continue to invest in programs to improve the work environment, provide a safe workplace for employees, and invest in employee health and wellness. The book will be an indispensible reference for all professionals involved in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), and the managers who support the process. "We are pleased to add this new publication to our string of ROI books," said Jack Phillips, Chairman of ROI Institute. "We have had many requests from managers involved in the area of environment, health, and safety to provide consulting services to them, host internal certifications, and help them conduct their own studies." "Although executives are always prepared to invest in this important area, they want to see a return on their investment," Phillips added. "They want to see how well their programs are working. This book provides the know-how to make that happen." The book is a cornerstone of a new practice in the ROI Institute, which is the EHS practice to support health and safety professionals around the world. ROI Institute already offers a variety of one-day ROI overview workshops, two-day skill-building workshops, and five-day ROI Certification available for internal or public programming for general audiences. To better target the EHS audience, the company will offer consulting services to help organizations measure the success of these programs. "Sometimes an independent assessment of a program is what is needed to show the value of a program with credible CEO- and CFO-friendly data," said Patti Phillips, CEO and President of ROI Institute. "We stand ready to help show the value of investing in these critical programs in an organization. Federal, state, and local governments require some of these programs and it is helpful to see how well they are working. In other programs, such as wellness and fitness, health screening, behavioral safety and ergonomics may not be required, but are implemented to make a safe and healthy environment and to promote wellbeing and healthy living among employees." With this heavy investment, executives need to see how well their projects and programs are working. The ROI Methodology process captures six-types of data connected to any type of EHS project: reaction, learning, application, impact, ROI, and intangible data that can affect the results. "This is a much needed book for this industry at this time," said Al Pulliam, Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Laitram Industries in New Orleans. "I have been fortunate to work in this area for many years, having served in EHS management positions at Pratt & Whitney, Bayou Steel Corporation, as well as various contracting companies. This book will help readers understand the business value of EHS and ensure that new programs and projects are clearly connected to the business needs in the beginning. It also allows for easy data collection to see how well the programs are working. The financial ROI is an absolute must these days for programs that are very expensive and strategic." Copies of the book may by purchased directly from the publisher, John Wiley, amazon.com, or wherever quality books are sold. Copies are also available at the ROI Institute. For more information, contact ROI Institute at www.roiinstitute.net. The post Environment, Health, and Safety Book Published appeared first on ROI Institute.

Birmingham, Alabama, June 11, 2014- ROI Institute, Inc. is proud to announce the offerings of their world-renowned learning workshops in Spanish. Research shows that the top challenge for human resource and learning executives is to demonstrate the value of programs and projects. ROI Institute recognizes the need for these tools in the Spanish-speaking community and has translated several of their most popular workshops to fill that need. "We are proud to have the resources to start offering our workshops in Spanish," said Patti Phillips, President and CEO of ROI Institute. "In the past, we’ve had to rely on translators to provide these valuable workshops to the Spanish-speaking community, so we are pleased to have Lizette Zuniga on staff to be able to reach that audience." Lizette Zuniga serves as Director of ROI Implementation for ROI Institute. She speaks both English and Spanish fluently. With more than 15 years of professional experience, Dr. Zuniga has expertise in leadership and organizational development, learning and development, survey design, and ROI. The ROI Institute has appointed Dr. Zuniga to facilitate multiple workshops in Spanish. The ROI Institute is pleased to offer the following workshops in Spanish: • One-Day Bottomline on ROI Workshop—Offering a basic overview of the ROI Methodology, this workshop focuses on three important areas: the basics of the process, the benefits, and the barriers to ROI Implementation. • Two-Day Measuring Learning and Performance Workshop—Offering the basic competencies on ROI, this workshop teaches the ROI Methodology, showing participants how to use the ROI Methodology to set objectives, collect data, isolate the effects of learning, convert data to monetary value, capture costs, calculate ROI, and communicate the process and results. • Three-Day Measuring and Evaluating Learning Workshop—Offering competencies in measuring and evaluating learning, delving into each level of evaluation, leading up to ROI. In this workshop, students will apply the ROI Methodology to learning solutions, showing participants how to plan for the evaluation, set objectives, collect data, isolate the effects of learning, convert data to monetary value, capture costs, calculate ROI, and communicate results. The emphasis of the course is on writing productive tests and surveys to collect data that supports ROI studies. The key take away of this workshop is having participants draft action plans to implement evaluation in a practical and realistic way. • Five-Day ROI Certification—Offering competencies in measuring and evaluating human capital projects, the most advanced content in the marketplace. Using their own projects, participants experience first-hand application of the ROI Process Model, which is comprised of ten steps to calculate questions and apply the model to real-time projects. At the conclusion, participants will present data collection and their ROI Analysis plans. Upon completion, participants will receive coaching while conducting their ROI projects. Once competency in the ROI Methodology has been demonstrated through this study, certification is established, and the Certified ROI Professional (CRP) designation is assigned. These workshops can also be adapted to include organizational development type projects (e.g. change management, leadership development, etc.). If you are interested in scheduling one of these workshops with Dr. Zuniga, please contact info@roiinstitute.net. Clic aquí para leer en español.   About ROI Institute ROI Institute, Inc., founded in 1992 as a service-driven organization, assists professionals in improving programs and processes using the ROI Methodology developed by Dr. Jack J. Phillips and Dr. Patti P. Phillips. It is the global leader in measurement and evaluation including the use of return on investment (ROI) in non-traditional applications. ROI Institute regularly offers workshops, provides consulting services, publishes books and case studies, and conducts research on the use of measurement and ROI, making it the leading source of content, tools, and services in measurement, evaluation, and analytics. Working with more than 100 ROI consultants, ROI Institute applies the ROI Methodology in 20 fields in over 60 countries. ROI Institute authors have written or edited over 100 books, translated into 38 languages. Organizations build internal capability with the help of ROI Institute and its ROI Certification process.  By successfully completing this process, individuals are awarded the Certified ROI Professional (CRP) designation, which is respected by executives in organizations worldwide. For more information on ROI Institute, please contact info@roiinstitute.net or visit www.roiinstitute.net. The post Spanish Courses Now Offered at ROI Institute appeared first on ROI Institute.