Course Overview

This unit addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight and influence critical thinking. It focuses on analyzing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and measuring the impact of people practice in organizations.

CIPD’s Insight

Evidence-based practice is about making better decisions, informing action that has the desired impact. It helps decision makers move away from relying on anecdotes and personal experiences, which may not be reliable. People practitioners are encouraged to adopt this approach to ensure decisions made are based on the best available evidence.

Assessment Brief

This unit focuses on the application of evidence-based practice within the field of people management. Key activities include analyzing tools to diagnose organizational issues, understanding critical thinking principles, applying ethical theories to decision-making, and measuring financial and non-financial performance in organizations.

For detailed information, please refer to the unit’s guidelines on evaluating people practices and recommending solutions.