Learning-participation patterns
in operating data
An observational analysis of 107 companies over 35 months.
8 industries
2022.09–2025.07
n=75
n=60
Five patterns observed across
107 companies
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Across 75 companies where non-mandatory training could be isolated, median MAU was 23%. This is the sample median, not an average or top-performer figure.
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For 60 companies observed beyond month 25, median non-mandatory MAU was 19%. This descriptive statistic supports planning for long-running operations.
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Publishing 10 or more items per month correlated with MAU of 50% or more, while fewer than 3 correlated with MAU below 20%. Observational data does not establish causation.
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Across 6 companies with comparable before-and-after data, the median MAU decline after compliance training was −50 percentage points. The sample is too small to generalize.
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Training type, mandatory status, organization size, and operating duration vary. Read each metric with its sample size and observation scope, and do not interpret correlation as causation.
n=75
n=60
Samples and observation scope
The number of usable companies differs by metric, so each sample must be read separately.
All observed companies
The analysis followed 107 companies in 8 industries for up to 35 months. Not every company appears in every metric.
Non-mandatory sample
Across 75 companies where mandatory participation could be separated, median MAU was 23%.
Long-running sample
Across 60 companies observed beyond month 25, median non-mandatory MAU was 19%.
Key metrics and interpretation
Each figure is descriptive data for the observed sample and does not guarantee another organization's outcome.
| Metric | Observed value | Interpretation scope |
|---|---|---|
| Non-mandatory MAU | Median 23% · n=75 | Sample separating mandatory participation |
| Long-running MAU | Median 19% · n=60 | Sample after month 25 |
| Content cadence | 10+/month ↔ MAU 50%+ | Correlation, not causation |
| Low content cadence | Fewer than 3/month ↔ MAU below 20% | Correlation, not causation |
| After compliance training | Median decline −50%p · n=6 | Small sample; do not generalize |




















