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Tom

Hello everyone,

I have been working in L&D for a few years now and started my CIPD level 5 in L&D last year to gain a more in depth and strategic knowledge of the subject. 

Within the qualification I have come across a number of concepts that appear to be industry standards/current wisdom but I haven't, yet, seen any compelling evidence that they are true. They are often stated as true but not referenced or the references that I can find refer to secondary sources that don't link to original research. Alternatively, I have found original, and preliminary research but none following that.

Some examples:

  1. 70:20:10 model of learning
  2. 7%, 38%, 55% model of communication (Albert Mehrabian)
  3. VAK learning preferences 
  4. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

I am trying to be an evidence based practitioner, which I feel means that I should consult primary literature and assess its merits, withholding my judgement until such a time as that bar for evidence has been reached. However, I am finding it hard to find these primary sources to assess the veracity of these claims.

I would really appreciate it if anyone could recommend:

  1. Some research journals/locations on the internet that are good to get primary literature on topics similar to those above.
  2. Any research specific to the topics I mentioned above 
  3. Any other advice for locating/assessing evidence within the HR/L&D field.

Thank you all very much for your time, have a great week.

Tom Boyesen-Corballis

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  • in reply to Tom
    Hi Tom, I would endorse Anna's suggestion to contact Rob Briner, one total expert. Just to warn you - don't contact him when you're feeling a tad fragile, he's a bit full on but a really nice guy who would be really glad to help. :-)
  • in reply to Clare
    You made me laugh Clare Marie. I've known Rob for many years and understand exactly what you mean. I think that's just his massive enthusiasm for his subject coming through. Having said that if you catch him in the bar at the end of a day's conference he's generally more mellow. Perhaps the secret is to offer to buy him a drink!
  • in reply to Anna
    Absolutely Anna, the comments were meant in a kindly way, his enthusiasm simply can't be understated. I saw him last year when he did a presentation for my local branch and it was really enjoyable although a chance to lie down in a darkened room afterwards wouldn't have gone a miss .... :-)