Melanie Martinelli
CEO Institute for Transfer Effectiveness and Founder Going Beyond Training GmbH,
Leading Expert in Training Transfer & Learning Effectiveness
Melanie Martinelli is a renowned leader in Learning & Development (L&D), training transfer, and impact-driven learning design. As the CEO of the Institute for Transfer Effectiveness and Founder of Going Beyond Training, she is at the forefront of helping organizations bridge the gap between learning and application, ensuring measurable business impact.
A Kirkpatrick Gold Certified Facilitator, Melanie blends 18+ years of expertise, business acumen, and global experience to support organizations in designing and implementing transfer-effective development programs.
She specializes in:
✅ Training Design with Impact
✅ Evaluating & Analyzing Transfer Effectiveness
✅ L&D Strategy & ROI Demonstration
✅ Customized Transfer Tools & Interventions
✅ Coaching L&D Managers & Trainers on Transfer & Evaluation
Beyond L&D, Melanie is an accomplished trainer, consultant, and university lecturer with a strong focus on Intercultural Communication, Virtual Collaboration, Corporate Culture, Leadership, DEI, Trust, and Negotiation. Having worked across multiple industries and geographies, she brings a unique, strategic approach to making learning stick and delivering sustainable performance outcomes for organizations worldwide.