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Compare the ROI of traditional skills training vs. identity-based transformation. See why 528% beats 250% every time.

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ROI Comparison

Traditional Skills Training250% ROI
$18,750
Effective return (15% application rate)
Identity-Based Transformation528% ROI
$184,800
Effective return (70% application rate)
Additional Value with Identity-Based
+$166,050
9.9x more effective return

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricTraditional TrainingTHE DESCENT
Base ROI200-300%528%
Application Rate10-30%60-80%+
Time to Results6+ months2-3 months
Duration of Effect3-6 months, then fadesPermanent
Per-Leader Return$1,250$12,320
3-Year Projected Value$28,125$554,400

Why Traditional Fails

  • Adds skills to a broken foundation
  • Treats symptoms, not root causes
  • One-size-fits-all curriculum
  • Motivation fades without identity shift
  • No measurement of actual application

Why Identity-Based Works

  • Fixes foundation before building
  • Addresses root cause (identity misalignment)
  • Diagnostic-driven personalization
  • Permanent behavioral shifts
  • Pre/post measurement proves results

Research Sources

Traditional ROI figures from Association for Talent Development (ATD). Identity-based transformation ROI from longitudinal studies on transformative learning and executive coaching outcomes. Application rates from Corporate Executive Board research on learning transfer.

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