Executive development ROI: How to achieve measurable business results
How HR leaders can prove the business impact of executive development
Budgets are tightening, expectations are rising. Discover a practical, data-driven approach to measuring and communicating the real ROI of executive education. With executive education budgets under pressure, it’s more important than ever for HR leaders to be able to demonstrate measurable value. Most CEOs now expect tangible business impact and financial ROI from leadership development investments. This masterclass, led by Johanna Leppävirta, IMD Head of Impact and Misiek Piskorski, Professor of Digital Strategy, Analytics and Innovation and Dean of Executive Education, will give you a clear, practical method to measure and communicate that value and strengthen HR’s strategic position.
What we’ll unpack:
- Why impact measurement matters more than ever : Understand why evidence of ROI is essential in today’s environment and how robust impact data elevates HR’s voice at the leadership table.
- A simple, actionable method to measure impact: Learn IMD’s practical framework for assessing behavioral change, business outcomes, and financial ROI-applicable even in complex organizational settings.
- A real-world example with proven results: See how a global company improved 30 business measures, achieved high application rates, and generated significant financial value, reaching a conservatively estimated ROI of over 700%, after a nine-month blended development program.
Agenda:
- 12:00 – 12:45: Masterclass, “How HR leaders can prove the business impact of executive development”, with Johanna Leppävirta, IMD Head of Impact and Misiek Piskorski, Professor of Digital Strategy, Analytics and Innovation and Dean of Executive Education.
- 12:45 – 13:00: Q&A – A chance to ask our experts anything you need to know about measuring the business impact of development programs.
Who should attend:
- CHROs, HR directors, heads of L&D, HR business partners, and talent leaders responsible for demonstrating the value of development investments.
Please note, this event will not be recorded. This is a unique opportunity to experience the IMD learning journey live.
After submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your online event. A reminder will be sent to you before the event.
We look forward to meeting you online and answering any questions you may have.