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The #1 Metric to Measure Learning Impact (And Why It’s So Easy to Collect) | David N. Johnson, ClearXP
Episode 627th February 2026 • Impact Champions • ClearXP
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If you want to measure the impact of your learning programs, start with reaction surveys.

They're the most valuable learning metric you can collect for any course — no matter the subject, length, or audience. Best of all, they’re quick and easy to gather.

We talk about:

  1. Why reaction surveys are critical for learning evaluation
  2. How they fit into measuring training impact
  3. Tips to start collecting them today

Whether you’re in L&D, eLearning, instructional design, or training management, this is the simplest and most effective way to begin tracking your learning outcomes.

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About the Hosts and Guests

Andrew Bloye is the Managing Director of ClearXP

David N. Johnson is the Chief Technology Officer of ClearXP

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ClearXP: Measure learning impact

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Topics

(00:00) Introduction to reaction surveys and why they're so important

(01:04) When should you capture reaction surveys

(03:15) Different ways to collect learner feedback

(05:07) What are the right questions to ask?

(06:59) Should rating scales include a neutral option?

(09:13) The best timing for collecting feedback

(10:34) How to analyse feedback results and why averages can be misleading

(14:08) Tying survey results back to business impact

(16:00) Summary and outro

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