Learning Ecosystem Health Assessment

At EdBridge, we are excited to announce a powerful new tool we’ve developed: the Learning Ecosystem Health Assessment (also known as our EdBridge Ecosystem Index (EEI)). It’s a free, 10-minute diagnostic built for CLOs, CHROs, VPs of L&D, and Talent Development leaders who are serious about shifting their learning function from activity-centric to outcome-centric. You can access it here: Learning Ecosystem Health Assessment

Why You Should Care

Too often, organisations invest heavily in training programmes, platforms, and content—but struggle to show the business impact. According to recent research conducted by eLearning Industry platform, only about 56% of L&D functions say they can measure the business impact of learning.

When learning is disconnected from business strategy, culture and capabilities, it becomes a cost centre rather than a value driver. Our assessment shines a light on the root of the problem by assessing your system across five critical dimensions:

• Strategy Alignment – Is your learning strategy derived from your business strategy?
• Leadership & Culture – Are leaders modelling learning and is development embedded into daily work?
• Learning Design & Experience – Are learning experiences relevant, applied, and engaging?
• Measurement & ROI – Do you track behaviour change, performance improvement, and business impact (not just completions)?
• Technology & Enablement – Is technology intentionally enabling learning, analytics and access rather than replacing human connection?

By focusing on these integrated pillars, you can move beyond disconnected “programs” into a cohesive ecosystem where learning is part of how the business executes strategy—not just an event.

What’s In The Assessment

When you complete the assessment, here’s what you’ll receive:

• A personalised EEI Score ranging from 0-100 that reflects your maturity level (from foundational to advanced) across the five pillars.
• A visual breakdown of your strengths and gaps (so you know where to prioritise).
• Strategic recommendations tailored to your stage of maturity — what to do next, where to invest, and how to align learning with business outcomes.
• Option for a free 15-minute insights session if you’d like to discuss your results and explore next steps.

Total time investment: 10 minutes. Secure, confidential. No sales pressure — just insights.

How It Maps to Organizational Goals (Real Examples)

Because I know L&D leaders are under pressure to deliver outcomes, here are three ways a healthy learning ecosystem (as assessed via the EEI) links directly to business goals:

1. Accelerated business execution When learning strategy is aligned with business strategy (Pillar 1), organisations can close capability gaps before they derail execution. According to the 2023 report by GP Strategies, research shows that when learning is embedded at the leadership level, L&D functions are more likely to be perceived as strategic partners.
2. Better workforce agility & retention A culture of continuous learning (Pillar 2) fosters engagement and retention. According to GoodHabitz (2025) article, strong learning cultures improve retention and resilience in talent-scarce environments.
3. Measurable ROI and leadership buy-in Learning ecosystems that emphasise measurement and analytics (Pillar 4 and 5) allow L&D to move from anecdotal to data-driven conversations. For instance, moving beyond hours and completions to behaviour change and performance improvement is framed by thought-leaders like Kevin M. Yates as essential for credibility. As Yates often reminds us, learning measurement isn’t about counting completions — it’s about connecting learning to business results.

Imagine completing the EEI and discovering your Measurement & ROI pillar is the weak link. You take targeted steps to strengthen it. Six months later, you’re presenting to your CFO: “Because we linked learning completion to improved sales conversion, we saw a 12 % uplift in conversion and a 9 % reduction in ramp time for new hires.” That’s the kind of business conversation you want.

Why Now?

• The pace of change (technology disruption, workforce shifts, generational dynamics) means that learning cannot be episodic—it must be continuous and integrated.
• Stakeholders (CEOs, Boards) are increasingly asking: “What is your return on learning investment?”
• L&D budgets are under pressure. Now more than ever you need to show that learning is essential to performance, not optional.

The EEI offers a low-risk, high-insight starting point for transformation. It sets the foundation for your learning ecosystem journey.

What to Do Next

1. Take the 10-minute assessment: Learning Ecosystem Health Assessment
2. Receive your personalized assessment report within 48-hours.
3. Book the free 15-minute insights session if you’d like to explore your results in more depth.
4. Use your EEI Score and gap insights to build a targeted roadmap for the next 12–18 months (with me, if you like!).
5. Share your commitment with your leadership team: “We’re moving from training programmes to a learning ecosystem that drives strategic capability.”

Final Word

If you’re a CLO, CHRO, or L&D leader wondering “Are we doing enough?” or “How do we prove our value?” — this assessment is for you. It’s not about ticking boxes. It’s about architecting a learning ecosystem where every layer (strategy, culture, design, measurement, technology) works in harmony to deliver real business performance.

Take the first step now. Your learning ecosystem—and your organisation’s future—depends on it.

Let’s build the future of learning, together.