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May 3, 2017
Watch the ATD Don Kirkpatrick Tribute Video
Read MoreDon Kirkpatrick made his final formal presentation to over 800 training professionals at the ATD International Conference and Exposition in 2011. The enthusiastic crowd shared laughs and shed a few tears…
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April 26, 2017
How to Avoid the Top Training Evaluation Pitfalls
Read MoreThe four levels is the most common training evaluation approach, but that doesn’t mean it has been implemented correctly over time. On the contrary, misconceptions and misapplication have reduced the…
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April 12, 2017
How Macy’s Used the Kirkpatrick Model to Improve Their Customer Effort Score
Read MoreOur 2015 ATD Valley of the Sun Don Kirkpatrick Scholarship winner, Marta Wilmoth, has been successfully implementing her new training program for Macy’s over the past year. The success of…
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March 29, 2017
3 Ways to Create and Demonstrate the Value of Your Training Programs
Read MoreAre you stuck when it comes to creating and demonstrating the value of your training programs? Here are some ideas to free yourself. 1. Do not begin without an end…
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March 1, 2017
Who Is Responsible for Monitoring Performance after Training?
Read MoreJim and Wendy Kirkpatrick have two cats, Dena and Attila. Many times, they watch their cats and see similarities to the challenges that people have with training evaluation. A number of…
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January 25, 2017
Kirkpatrick Training Videos For Your Use
Read MoreTo help you get your year started right, we are happy to provide two free Kirkpatrick videos for your use in non-commercial training efforts. Here are some of the ways…
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November 2, 2016
Evaluation BrightLight Professionals from the US Military
Read MoreI always look forward to Veteran’s Day, as it is a time for me to honor my dad, Dr. Don Kirkpatrick, and others who have served and continue to protect our…
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October 19, 2016
Do You Really Know the Four Levels?
Read MoreOn October 13, Jim and Wendy Kirkpatrick, in cooperation with ATD, presented a webinar entitled, “Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation: Do You Really Know the Four Levels?” Don Kirkpatrick’s groundbreaking four levels of training evaluation…
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September 14, 2016
How Are You Adding Value to Your Organization?
Read MoreLuc Vandenboomgaerde is a training manager for ADP in France. He participated in a Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Certification Program – Bronze Level hosted by our French affiliate, Formaeva, in April 2015. Read Luc’s…
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August 23, 2016
Ignoring This Simple Step Could Derail Your Training Efforts
Read MoreElizabeth is a training professional who was asked to design a leadership development program. She went ahead and created a program, but did so without having the end result in…
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July 26, 2016
Are You Sure You’re Using the Kirkpatrick Model Correctly?
Read MoreOn July 14, in cooperation with Training Magazine Network, the Kirkpatricks presented their newest webinar, More Fatal Kirkpatrick® Model Execution Errors – Practical Tips for Identifying and Correcting Them. This webinar follows…
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June 15, 2016
State of Training Evaluation: How Are We Really Doing?
Read MoreBack from a busy week at ATD 2016 in Denver, I am reflecting on the experience and thinking, “How are we really doing in terms of showing the value of…
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May 4, 2016
Read the Final Words Don Kirkpatrick Left Just for You
Read MoreMay 9, 2016 will mark two years since Don’s passing. It is still hard. It is also good. I still hear his words of guidance and encouragement when I re-read articles he…
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February 24, 2016
10 Ways to Get Commitment from Your Training Participants
Read MoreLooking for ways to get commitment from your training participants? The closing of an active training session provides a sense of closure for the learners. It is a time to ensure…
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December 8, 2015
Did You Miss the Panel of Experts with Jim Kirkpatrick?
Read MorePut Learning Analytics into Practice: How to Tie Learning to Tangible Business OutcomesThe Human Capital Institute recently presented a panel of experts to answer learning and development questions. If you…
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November 18, 2015
Using Infographics to Show the Value of Your Training
Read MoreRob Berry, winner of the 2014 ATD-VOS Don Kirkpatrick Scholarship, creates infographics as a visually compelling way to show what his training programs and related evaluation efforts have done for his company and its initiatives.…
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November 4, 2015
Two Techniques You Need to Learn Before Your Next Program
Read MoreThere are three basic objectives of evaluation: to improve your training program, to drive the transfer of learning to behavior, and to demonstrate ultimate value to your stakeholders. The rest is…
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October 28, 2015
Win Them Over with In-Person Testimonials: “Jimisms” #3
Read MoreLast week, we explained why you should avoid pulling a vanishing act after your training programs. This week, we’ll discuss how the right introduction can add heart and power to your…
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October 21, 2015
Leave the Vanishing Act to the Magicians: “Jimisms” #2
Read MoreLast week, we kicked off our newest quick tip series with the first “Jimism.” This week, I’ll explain why it’s best for trainers not to try any magic tricks after…
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October 14, 2015
Reinvent Your Training Strategy with “Jimisms” – #1
Read MoreTraining evaluation is both an art and a science, but it needs to be kept simple to offer any hope of organizational adoption. We as trainers need to reinvent ourselves…
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August 26, 2015
Could You Be Replaced By an App? – #6: Stop Indulging in This Harmful Post-Training Practice
Read MoreLast week, we asked you to consider if your training participants even know why they’re in your program. This week, we finish up this quick tip series with tips for what…
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August 19, 2015
Could You Be Replaced By an App? – #5: Do Your Training Participants Even Know Why They’re in Training?
Read MoreLast week, we discussed the dangerous training phrase that’s holding you back. This week, we’re asking you to truly consider whether or not your training participants even know why they are in…
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August 12, 2015
Could You Be Replaced By an App? – #4: The Dangerous Training Phrase You Should Stop Using Now
Read MoreLast week, we explained how to keep the trust of your business stakeholders by translating the true needs behind training requests. This week, we discuss the importance of determining the best…
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August 5, 2015
Could You Be Replaced By an App? – #3: Do Your Stakeholders Trust You to Solve Their Problems?
Read MoreLast week, we provided tactics for building a bridge to the business. This week, we explain what might happen when your level of communication with the business unit you serve…