Evaluation
LTEM (Learning-Transfer Evaluation)
Modern alternative to Kirkpatrick
8 phasesEvaluation
When to Use This Framework
When you can't tell if your sessions are actually working
You need to measure impact beyond satisfaction surveys and understand if learning is actually being applied.
The 8 Steps
Follow this sequence to apply LTEM (Learning-Transfer Evaluation)
1
Attendance
2
Activity
3
Learner Perceptions
4
Knowledge
5
Decision Competence
6
Task Competence
7
Transfer
8
Effects
What You'll Achieve
Shows real ROI and helps you continuously improve your sessions.
Activities build from knowledge to decision-making competence.
Practical Tips
How to get the most out of this framework
- 1Define success metrics before the session
- 2Build in micro-assessments throughout
- 3Follow up after to measure behavior change
- 4Use data to iterate on your design
Related Frameworks
Other Evaluation frameworks you might find useful
Kirkpatrick ModelFour levels of training evaluation
ROMPER (RAND/USC OPTIC Method for Policy Expert Ratings)A validated, open-access approach specifically designed to elicit and summarize expert views on the effectiveness and implementability of population-level interventions. It provides a replicable framework for translating expert consensus into actionable policy data.
Testing Business Ideas (Experimentation Loop)A systematic process for de-risking new ideas through rapid experimentation. It emphasizes validating the desirability, feasibility, and viability of a concept before committing significant resources.