Evidence-based reviews of L&D models and theories

One of the arms of work that I’m seeking to provide as an L&D Agency is evidence-based reviews into L&D models and theories.

A key challenge, and significant problem in L&D, is there are too many models and theories - and it is very hard to know which have genuine psychological research to support their development or usage, which are developed as a result of experience and personal thinking, and which are simply nonsense. The challenge this provides is it’s very easy for someone using their solo experience to claim that their success of using a model is grounded in an evidence base of their clients using the model. However, what’s often crucially missing is any rationale into the development of the model which goes beyond the usage, and how it’s been tested in a range of settings from which we can understand the merits (or not) of the model.

What kinds of models and theories?

Models and theories like the STAR model for giving feedback. Like a 2x2 model representing how to identify personality types. Like using animals as metaphors for human personalities and how to communicate accordingly.

I spend a lot of time trying to understand how these various forms of thinking have been developed and which models and theories we can start to discard, and which have robust evidence that we can rely on to design and develop strong learning and performance solutions.

This is where I need your help. Below is a list of immediate models and theories which I need y’all to rank for me so I know which ones to concentrate on initially.

Important stuff re data collection: I’m not collecting any personal data, so please don’t give me any. I’m only collecting responses to the poll below. There is no way for me to track or gather data on who is submitting, or where from.