Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Data-Driven Insights
from Brandon Hall Group’s Institute™
Transform Talent Strategy

In an era where human capital management can make or break organizational success, Brandon Hall Group’s Institute™ stands as the definitive source for actionable insights and innovative strategies. This past week alone, we released an impressive collection of research assets that demonstrate our unwavering commitment to helping HR, learning, and talent management professionals navigate today’s evolving workplace landscape.

 

Strategic Insights: Three Research Pieces You Can’t Miss

Research Summary: 2025 State of Talent Management

This comprehensive overview highlights critical areas such as leveraging AI and automation for talent engagement, creating personalized employee experiences, and evolving leadership development requirements. The research delves into how organizations are adapting to hybrid work models and shifting expectations to attract, retain, and develop their workforce effectively for 2025.

Case Study Analysis: The Impact of Video Learning

This analysis explores how video instruction can significantly enhance basic knowledge, critical thinking, and overall course experience for learners. The case study demonstrates how interactive video-based learning can be more engaging and effective compared to traditional methods, catering to diverse learning styles while improving student participation and comprehension.

Strategy Brief: Data-Driven L&D — Leveraging Measurement and Analytics

This strategy brief outlines how organizations can transform their L&D functions into strategic business partners by using quantifiable metrics and analytics to inform, design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs. It addresses common challenges like limited analytics infrastructure and cultural resistance, providing a comprehensive measurement framework that connects learning investments directly to business outcomes and ROI

 

This Week’s Research Highlights: Industry-Specific Solutions

Our latest collection spans critical areas across multiple industries, featuring targeted action plans and strategy briefs designed to address today’s most pressing challenges:

Driving Equity and Inclusion Across Sectors

  • Healthcare: Cultivating inclusion in one of our most essential industries
  • Energy: Building inclusive workplaces in the evolving energy sector
  • Technology: Fostering inclusive environments in fast-paced tech companies
  • Retail: Creating equitable workplaces in customer-facing organizations

AI-Powered Leadership Development

Upskilling and Reskilling Excellence

Talent Acquisition Transformation

HR Productivity and Business Continuity

Our research addresses immediate operational needs:

Additional Strategic Resources

Explore our comprehensive collection of strategy briefs and action plans:

 

Stay Connected: Latest Blog Insights

Don’t miss our latest thought leadership:

 

The Institute Advantage: What Sets Us Apart

Comprehensive Cloud-Based Platform: Our evidence-based insights span all facets of HCM, enabling organizations to make informed, strategic decisions that drive tangible results.

Industry-Leading Expertise: As the world’s only professional development company providing data, research, insights, and certification to Learning and Talent professionals, we offer unparalleled depth and breadth.

Proven Track Record: Our research has influenced the development of over 10 million employees and executives, with recognition as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”

Actionable Intelligence: Every research piece is designed to convert insights into measurable benefits for your organization.

 

Your Next Steps: Transform Insights Into Action

The modern workplace demands more than traditional approaches. Organizations that leverage Brandon Hall Group’s Institute™ research gain:

  • Strategic Clarity: Data-driven insights that align HR strategy with business objectives
  • Competitive Advantage: Industry-specific solutions tailored to your sector’s unique challenges
  • Measurable Results: Proven frameworks and strategies that deliver quantifiable outcomes
  • Future-Ready Strategies: Forward-looking research that prepares your organization for tomorrow’s challenges

 

Join the Elite Community of HR Leaders

Brandon Hall Group’s Institute™ membership provides exclusive access to:

  • Detailed case studies from award-winning organizations
  • Industry-specific action plans and implementation guides
  • Cutting-edge research on emerging trends and best practices
  • Expert guidance from leading industry analysts
  • Professional development opportunities and certifications

 

Ready to elevate your organization’s human capital strategies?

Visit institute.brandonhall.com to explore our full library of resources and discover how Brandon Hall Group™ can help your organization achieve excellence in human capital management.

The future of work is here. Make sure your organization is ready.

Brandon Hall Group™ is the only professional development company that provides data, research, insights, and certification to Learning and Talent professionals and organizations. For over 30 years, we have empowered, recognized, and certified excellence in organizations worldwide.

 

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Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group Mike Cooke Prior to joining Brandon Hall Group, Mike Cooke was the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of AC Growth. Mike held leadership and executive positions for the majority of his career, at which he was responsible for steering sales and marketing teams to drive results and profitability. His background includes more than 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, management, and operations in the research, consulting, software and technology industries. Mike has extensive experience in sales, marketing and management having worked for several early high-growth emerging businesses and has implemented technology systems to support various critical sales, finance, marketing and client service functions. He is especially skilled in organizing the sales and service strategy to fully support a company’s growth strategy. The concept of growth was an absolute to Mike and a motivator in starting AC Growth, in order to help organizations achieve research driven results. Most recently, Mike was the VP and General Manager of Field Operations at Bersin & Associates, a global analyst and consulting services firm focused on all areas of enterprise learning, talent management and talent acquisition. Tasked with leading the company’s global expansion, Mike led all sales operations worldwide. During Mike’s tenure, the company has grown into a multi-national firm, conducting business in over 45 countries with over 4,500 multi-national organizations. Mike started his career at MicroVideo Learning Systems in 1992, eventually holding a senior management position and leading all corporate sales before founding Dynamic Minds. Mike was CEO and Co-Founder of Dynamic Minds, a custom developer of software programs, working with clients like Goldman Sachs, Prentice Hall, McGraw Hill and Merrill Lynch. Also, Mike worked for Oddcast, a leading provider of customer experience and marketing solutions, where he held a senior management position leading the company into new markets across various industries. Mike also serves on the Advisory Board for Carbon Solutions America, an independent sustainability consulting and carbon management firm that specializes in the design and implementation of greenhouse reduction and sustainability plans as well as managing the generation of carbon and renewal energy and energy efficiency credits. Mike attended University of Phoenix, studying Business Administration and Finance. He has also completed executive training at the Chicago Graduate School of Business in Chicago, IL.