5.8x

Average Client ROI

92%

Achieve Target Outcomes

85%

Sustained Impact (2+ years)

100%

Programs Include ROI Tracking



Why Measurement Matters

What gets measured gets done—and gets funded

THE MEASUREMENT IMPERATIVE

Most leadership development and organizational transformation programs don't measure ROI. They track activity (# trained) not impact (business results). Without measurement, you can't prove value, make adjustments, or secure continued investment. We measure rigorously because transformation is an investment that must deliver returns.

Prove Value

Leadership needs evidence that transformation delivered results. Data proves ROI and justifies investment.

Guide Decisions

Real-time metrics show what's working and what's not. Adjust approach based on data, not assumptions.

Celebrate Wins

Measuring progress creates momentum. Celebrate milestones and build confidence in the transformation journey.

Build Accountability

When leaders know they'll be measured on outcomes, they commit differently. Metrics drive accountability.

Secure Funding

Programs that demonstrate ROI get continued investment. Measurement ensures sustainability of efforts.

Drive Improvement

Continuous measurement enables continuous improvement. Learn, adjust, optimize—based on data.



Our Measurement Framework

Four levels of impact measurement

THE KIRKPATRICK MODEL (ADAPTED)

Level 1: REACTION → Did they like it?

Level 2: LEARNING → Did they learn?

Level 3: BEHAVIOR → Did they change?

Level 4: RESULTS → Did it matter?

We focus primarily on Levels 3 & 4—behavior change and business results.

Level 1: Reaction Metrics

What We Measure: Participant satisfaction, engagement, and relevance of programs.

Key Metrics:
  • Program satisfaction scores (1-5 scale)
  • Net Promoter Score (would recommend?)
  • Relevance to role and challenges
  • Facilitator effectiveness ratings
  • Engagement levels (attendance, participation)
Why It Matters:

Positive reactions don't guarantee impact, but negative reactions predict failure. If participants don't find value, they won't apply learning.

Our Standard: 4.3/5 or higher satisfaction across all programs

Level 2: Learning Metrics

What We Measure: Knowledge gained, skills developed, awareness increased.

Key Metrics:
  • Pre/post assessments (knowledge tests)
  • Skill demonstration (observed practice)
  • Self-assessment of capability (before/after)
  • Manager assessment of capability
  • Certification achievement rates
Why It Matters:

Learning is necessary but not sufficient. People can learn without changing behavior. But you can't change behavior without learning first.

Our Standard: 80%+ demonstrate capability improvement

PRIMARY FOCUS

Level 3: Behavior Change Metrics

What We Measure: On-the-job application of learning. Are people actually doing things differently?

Key Metrics:
  • 360° feedback (behavior change observed by others)
  • Manager observations and assessments
  • Peer feedback and observation
  • Direct report feedback (e.g., manager effectiveness)
  • Behavioral frequency (coaching conversations, feedback given)
  • Action learning project completion
Why It Matters:

Behavior change is where transformation happens. If behaviors don't change, nothing else will. This is the bridge between learning and results.

Our Standard: 70%+ demonstrate sustained behavior change (6+ months)

Example Behavior Metrics:
  • Leadership Development: Manager coaching frequency (weekly 1-on-1s held), quality of feedback given, delegation effectiveness
  • Culture Change: Speaking up in meetings, cross-functional collaboration, values-aligned decisions
  • Change Management: Stakeholder engagement, communication effectiveness, resistance handling
PRIMARY FOCUS

Level 4: Business Results Metrics

What We Measure: Organizational and business outcomes. Did transformation improve what matters to the business?

Key Metric Categories:
People Metrics
  • Employee engagement scores
  • Voluntary turnover rates
  • Retention of high performers
  • Internal promotion rates
  • Time to productivity (new hires)
  • Glassdoor/employer brand ratings
Performance Metrics
  • Revenue growth
  • Productivity (revenue per employee)
  • Quality metrics (defect rates, customer satisfaction)
  • Innovation (new products/ideas generated)
  • Project success rates
  • Time-to-market improvements
Culture Metrics
  • Culture assessment scores
  • Values alignment
  • Psychological safety scores
  • Collaboration effectiveness
  • Trust and transparency
  • Speed of decision-making
Leadership Metrics
  • Manager effectiveness scores
  • Leadership pipeline health
  • Succession readiness
  • Leadership diversity
  • Internal vs. external hires (leadership roles)
  • New manager success rates

Our Approach: We work with you to identify 5-8 key business metrics that matter most to your organization and goals. We measure baseline, track progress, and report results.



How We Calculate ROI

Rigorous financial analysis of transformation impact

ROI FORMULA

ROI = (Program Benefits - Program Costs) / Program Costs × 100%

Example: If benefits = $500K and costs = $100K, then ROI = 400% or 4:1 return

Program Costs (Investment)

What We Include:
  • Adhigam Avenue fees
  • Internal labor costs (time spent in programs)
  • Travel and logistics (if applicable)
  • Technology and tools
  • Internal program management time

Transparency: We capture full costs to ensure ROI calculation is credible and conservative.

Program Benefits (Returns)

What We Include:
  • Reduced turnover costs (savings from retention)
  • Productivity gains (revenue per employee increase)
  • Quality improvements (reduced waste, errors)
  • Revenue growth (attributed to transformation)
  • Cost savings (efficiency improvements)
  • Risk mitigation (avoided costs from better decisions)

Conservative Approach: We only include benefits we can directly measure and attribute.

Example ROI Calculation: Leadership Development Program

Program Costs:
  • • Adhigam Avenue fees: $150,000
  • • Participant time (50 managers × 80 hours × $75/hr): $300,000
  • • Internal coordination: $20,000
  • Total Costs: $470,000
Program Benefits (Year 1):
  • • Reduced manager turnover (5 retained × $150K): $750,000
  • • Engagement increase → productivity (2% gain): $400,000
  • • Improved manager effectiveness → team performance: $500,000
  • Total Benefits: $1,650,000

ROI = ($1,650,000 - $470,000) / $470,000 = 251% or 2.5:1 return



Typical ROI by Program Type

Historical results from our client engagements

Program Type Typical Duration Average Investment Typical ROI Time to ROI
Executive Coaching 6-12 months $15K-$30K per executive 5-8x 6-12 months
Leadership Development Program 6-12 months $50K-$200K 3-5x 12-18 months
Culture Transformation 18-24 months $200K-$800K 4-7x 18-24 months
Change Management 6-18 months $100K-$500K 3-6x 12-18 months
Team Effectiveness 6-12 months $35K-$75K per team 4-6x 9-12 months
Coaching Culture Transformation 18-24 months $250K-$900K 4-6x 18-30 months

Note: ROI varies based on organization size, starting point, commitment level, and specific outcomes targeted. These are typical ranges based on historical client data.



Our Measurement Process

How we track and report impact throughout the engagement

1. Baseline Measurement

When: Before program starts

  • Conduct comprehensive assessment
  • Establish baseline metrics
  • Define success criteria with leadership
  • Identify 5-8 key metrics to track

2. Progress Monitoring

When: Throughout program (monthly/quarterly)

  • Track leading indicators (behavior change)
  • Monthly progress reports
  • Quarterly business reviews
  • Course corrections as needed

3. Impact Assessment

When: Program completion + 6-12 months

  • Re-measure all baseline metrics
  • Calculate improvement and attribution
  • Gather success stories and testimonials
  • Document lessons learned

4. ROI Reporting

When: 12-18 months post-program

  • Calculate financial ROI
  • Comprehensive impact report
  • Executive presentation
  • Recommendations for next phase


Our Commitment to Measurement Integrity

What We DON'T Do:

  • Claim credit for everything good - We only attribute outcomes we can reasonably link to our work
  • Cherry-pick favorable metrics - We report all agreed-upon metrics, positive or negative
  • Ignore confounding factors - We acknowledge other initiatives and external factors
  • Measure only activity - We focus on outcomes, not just "# trained"
  • Overstate benefits - Conservative estimates ensure credibility
  • Hide unfavorable results - Transparency builds trust and enables learning

Our reputation depends on honest, rigorous measurement. We'd rather report modest, credible ROI than exaggerated claims.