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Confidently design your key programs with organization value in mind when you get Kirkpatrick certified. Learn from the standard for creating and demonstrating program value how to define program outcomes,…

Looking for a failproof way to create program results for your most important initiatives? Use the return on expectations (ROE) method. When done properly, it cannot fail. Return on Expectations:…

Looking to show the value of your most important programs and initiatives? Want to learn from the best in the industry? Get Kirkpatrick certified! In bronze level certification you learn…

Leadership initiatives are among the most popular training topics, but is your program destined to fail? When properly executed, these initiatives can maximize all other programs and be a true…

Has your 2023 training budget been cut or eliminated? If so, you’re not alone. Here are practical ideas to get your training and development plan back on track. Jason was…

By Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick Marisa sat at her desk for the first time in the new year and thought about her goals: Update the company’s leadership…

The Kirkpatrick 2023 spring/summer program schedule is now available. Why Get Kirkpatrick Certified? Get Kirkpatrick certified and confidently leverage and validate your talent investments. Learn the time-tested model for creating…

Claim your free book chapter! As our gift to you, we are sharing our chapter of the ASTD Handbook of Measuring and Evaluating Training. In this chapter we discuss how…

Are you confident your key programs are producing the necessary outcomes? In not, brush up on the basics now so your year-end reports highlight your accomplishments and program successes. Download…

For some of you, training truly is a life-or-death situation. If you work in healthcare, transportation, safety, or other high-stakes environments, this one is for you. For everyone else it…

Are you missing the most critical part of training? If you define yourself as a training or learning leader, you have imposed a limitation that will make it difficult to…

The Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) is investing in Kirkpatrick Certification for their employees to demonstrate their commitment to performance and results. Mohammed Gheyath, Acting Director-General of ADSG commented,…

By Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick I’d like you to be beyond happy in the new year. What do I mean by this? Many of you know my feelings about Kirkpatrick Level…

Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick spoke at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2021, the largest cable event in the Americas and hosted by The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), a subsidiary of CableLabs®. The event took place…

Kirkpatrick Partners is honored to have their article on how to structure and evaluate a successful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative featured on the cover of T+D Magazine.

Tragic headlines continue to put diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the forefront and reinforce the urgency and importance of true change in these areas. Are you struggling with exactly…

Don’t let your training role be replaced by an app. The Kirkpatrick’s laid out 6 simple and impactful things you can do right now to stay relevant.

Hone your business acumen and speak the language of the business when making your case for training resources and support.

Do your leadership development remote and in-person training programs produce results? Most training professionals can easily identify the desired training outcome, but don’t know the formula to achieve the desired…

Everyone believes training helps people and teams to succeed, but sometimes it misses the mark. Quality training requires many resources, and it needs to work. Listen to Jim Kirkpatrick’s expert advice…

A Google search on the phrase sales training yields 2.5 billion results. Which program should you choose? How do you know if it will deliver results? The secret to selecting a sales…

Seven years ago this week, my dad passed from this world at age 90. As I reflect on his life as a training leader and father, I focus on the…

Change. The word strikes fear in many people. If you are part of a change management initiative, or simply trying to help people through a workplace transition, here are six…

Are you struggling to evaluate the effectiveness of remote training, especially when you are also working remotely? If so, listen to this conversation between Wendy Kirkpatrick, training evaluation expert, and…