Leadership has been asking learning and development (L&D) the same questions for years:
- Is learning building the capabilities we need?
- Where are our skill gaps?
- What’s the ROI?
Most L&D teams have struggled to answer these questions with data because learning, skills and performance metrics live in different systems. Without connection, learning activity never translates into business outcomes. In this session, you see the data foundations that make performance-focused L&D possible — and why it’s essential to start here before adding new tools like artificial intelligence (AI).
When systems connect, organizations gain the ability to predict capability gaps before they impact results, prove learning ROI with data instead of assumptions and build readiness for AI solutions that support smarter decisions over time. We walk through three questions leadership asks, outline the data architecture that answers them and share examples from organizations that made the shift — including one that identified millions of dollars in productivity gains directly attributable to learning programs.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This interactive talk provides easy-to-understand insights on:
- The performance signals hiding in your learning data — and how to spot capability gaps early
- How to connect skill development to actual performance outcomes and prove learning ROI with evidence
- What connected systems look like in practice — and actionable steps to move away from reactive L&D
Speaker:
Sriraj Mallick CEO, Infopro Learning
Sriraj Mallick is CEO of Infopro Learning and a recognized voice on workforce transformation in the Human+AI era. With over two decades of experience in learning, talent and capability development, he works with global enterprises to rethink how skills, intelligence and execution come together to drive business results. Sriraj brings a CEO-level perspective on why workforce capability has become a strategic priority and why operating models must evolve to keep pace.
Nolan Hout Senior Vice President, Growth·Infopro Learning
As the senior vice president of Infopro Learning, Nolan Hout has over a decade of experience in the L&D industry, helping global organizations unlock the potential of their workforce. Nolan is results-driven, investing most of his time in identifying and improving the performance of learning programs through the lens of return on investment. He is passionate about networking with people in the learning and training community. He grows this network through a popular podcast called Talent Equation, where he interviews executives about any topic related to talent development. On a personal note, Nolan is an avid outdoorsman and fly fisherman, spending most of his free time on rivers across the Pacific Northwest.