Instructional Design Research Study Results

Over the course of the past 12 months, we conducted an online research study where visitors to our website were anonymously surveyed across an area of topics related driving performance through investments in human capital. In particular, one such survey asked respondents the following question:

What is the Most Important Activity and/or Instructional Design Best Practices to Transfer Training into Business Results?

From a list of predefined responses, here are the results for your viewing pleasure.

1. Identify the strategic business link--20%
2. Assess the current skill gaps--26%
3. Provide performance & executive coaching--28%
4. Measure the business impact--22%
5. Other--4%

How would you answer the above question regarding instructional design best practices?