Effective Trainers: Traditional and Virtual Classroom Success examines the role of a trainer and practices for instructor-led training. Based on a survey of talent development professionals, the report compares the practices of highly effective organizations with those of other organizations. TD professionals can use the information in this report to benchmark their organization’s practices against those of their peers, guiding how they structure their trainers’ roles and deliver training in both traditional and virtual classroom environments.

The report also provides insights from subject matter experts. These experts add context to the report’s findings, and provide actionable recommendations to help organizations implement best practices identified in the research.