For organizations just beginning their journey into immersive learning, showcasing the value of the technology to leadership teams can feel daunting.  Follow these steps below to provide a good indication of the efficacy of the technology in your business to secure buy-in from business leaders.

First, identify the core problem

You first need to pinpoint the specific problem your VR training initiative aims to solve. Consider the common reasons companies adopt VR training - do you need to reduce costs, fill a skill gap, improve safety, reduce employee turnover, enhance soft skills, etcetera. Once you've identified the primary issue, the next step is to gather relevant data to quantify its impact on your organization.

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Build and present your case

First decide whether a formal pilot is warranted. If so, define the objectives, trainee groups, timing, and key metrics for success. For example: what training module will you use? An off-the-shelf, or custom developed module for your organization's specific needs? How big will the initial trainee group be? What results will you measure?

Consider how you'll scale

Will you focus on departments, starting with one and gradually adding more training content? or will you implement a single training module company-wide before expanding further? Once you've decided this, develop a realistic timeline based on existing training schedules to ensure a smooth integration, and make sure to consider the factors below.

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Key Metrics

Select relevant metrics to assess the effectiveness of the VR training, such as training scores, time taken to complete training, user feedback, and post-training job performance outcomes.

Evidence of Success

Use case studies and research findings that demonstrate the effectiveness of VR training in other organizations. This will help reassure executives about the potential success of your plan. Visit our research page here.

Cost Estimates

Hardware: Determine how many and what types are needed. Software: Include expenses for deployment and management tools, like Skills^VR Activate. Content: Assess costs for standard vs. custom content.

ROI Analysis

Conduct an ROI analysis by comparing anticipated savings from solving the identified problem with the cost of VR training. Even small reductions in costs can yield significant returns! Use the Skills^VR ROI calculator - contact us.

How You'll Collaborate

You really do need to involve key teams in identifying the primary problem and discussing its impact. This collaborative approach helps align VR training initiatives with organizational priorities, smoothing the path to approval.

Pilot or Full Rollout?

Determine whether to run a pilot program or initiate an initial rollout. E.g. a pilot can show cost-effectiveness without significant upfront investment, but if you're trying to reduce safety incidents, an initial rollout will give you time to collect long-term data.

By clearly identifying the core problem, building a compelling case, and engaging key teams early on, you can demonstrate the benefits of immersive learning. The data-driven approach, analyzing costs, potential ROI, and evidence of success, should support your argument and reassure leadership of the value VR training can bring. As you navigate this process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help you build a use case and guide you through every step of your immersive learning journey.

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