Applying Business Value Lens to Your Virtual Training Program
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Industry Analyst and Research Director, IDC Global

Principal Evangelist, Adobe
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Date and TimeTue, Oct 21, 2025 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
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Duration1 Hour
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Description
Learn how to transform training from a cost center to a core driver of business agility and competitive advantage.
IDC's new report reveals how to shift training from an expense to a value-driven investment. Join this webinar to know the right technology investments and trackable metrics that can unlock up to:
IDC's new report reveals how to shift training from an expense to a value-driven investment. Join this webinar to know the right technology investments and trackable metrics that can unlock up to:
- $1.8M in annual benefits.
- 42.5% boost in training efficiency
- 467% Three year ROI
About Gina Smith, Ph.D.
As a Research Director at IDC, Gina Smith produces research in the IT education and skills sector. Her responsibilities include primary research, analysis, and the production of market insights worldwide.
The New York Times bestselling author of Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak’s memoir, iWoz: How I Invented the Personal Computer (2006/2011) and The Genomics Age (2005), a Barron’s Book of the Year, Gina has more than 25 years of working experience in technology journalism, publishing, and tech startup management. She was CEO of Oracle founder Larry Ellison’s network computer startup in 2000, served ABC News as its first on-air technology correspondent, and was editor-in-chief of BYTE magazine.
Gina Smith earned a PhD in clinical psychology from Saybrook University in 2017. She also has a master’s degree in psychology and a double BA/BS in English and Chemistry from Florida State University. From 2019 to 2022, she was based in Hong Kong, where she led IDC’s DevOps and digital innovation research. She now is based in Seattle.
The New York Times bestselling author of Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak’s memoir, iWoz: How I Invented the Personal Computer (2006/2011) and The Genomics Age (2005), a Barron’s Book of the Year, Gina has more than 25 years of working experience in technology journalism, publishing, and tech startup management. She was CEO of Oracle founder Larry Ellison’s network computer startup in 2000, served ABC News as its first on-air technology correspondent, and was editor-in-chief of BYTE magazine.
Gina Smith earned a PhD in clinical psychology from Saybrook University in 2017. She also has a master’s degree in psychology and a double BA/BS in English and Chemistry from Florida State University. From 2019 to 2022, she was based in Hong Kong, where she led IDC’s DevOps and digital innovation research. She now is based in Seattle.
About Alistair Lee
Alistair Lee helps enable customers to communicate, collaborate, and train more effectively. During his 25+ year tenure at Adobe, Alistair has held a number of technology related roles that include consulting, evangelism, and marketing. His focus over the past decade has been on eLearning and webinars.