The L&D Handbook - The Iris Framework : 40 Checkpoints to Drive Lasting Change in Organisational Learning

Most learning teams are busy, but still in the dark. Courses are delivered, content keeps growing, people are always in sessions, yet a simple question is hard to answer with confidence. Is our learning system actually working, or are we just keeping up appearances? The Iris Framework helps you see the whole picture and act on it. Built around 40 evidence-based checkpoints, this book gives you a practical way to examine every part of your learning delivery system. It shows what enables performance, what quietly blocks it, and where capability is being lost without anyone noticing. It gives leaders and teams a shared language so that conversations move from opinion to evidence and from activity to impact. This book is for you if you recognise this world: You work in a medium or large organisation and need learning to support strategy, not sit on the side You lead or work in learning and development and want to show clear value, not just volume You sit in government or public service and must balance compliance, capability, and outcomes for the people you serve You design, deliver, or audit training and want a structured way to judge quality and coherence Inside you will find: 40 checkpoints that reveal the strengths and gaps in your learning system Reflection questions that encourage honest discussion, not defensive reporting Tools that help you decide where to place time, money, and attention Patterns to watch for and hidden consequences that explain why good intentions still miss the mark Real examples that connect the framework to everyday practice Working with The Iris Framework you can expect: A clearer view of how purpose, design, delivery, and environment fit together Stronger alignment between leaders, teams, and stakeholders who care about results Better decisions about where to focus effort and what to pause or stop A shift from counting courses and completions to understanding real impact on performance Steady, lasting improvements that build capability rather than short-term activity The Iris Framework does not ask you to adopt a single method or trend. It acts as a mirror and a map. It shows you where you are today, in language that people across the organisation can understand, and it guides you toward the right changes for your context. The writing is grounded in practice, straightforward, and designed to support real work rather than theory alone. If you are ready to move beyond assumptions and want a straightforward way to test, explain, and improve your learning system, this book will help you do that with structure and confidence. Use it to see your learning work as a whole, to prioritise what matters most, and to build the capability your organisation truly needs. View Less