We are all nearing the end of 2014. It has been a tough one for Wendy and me, but at the same time, one of the richest in my memory.  

I lost both of my parents, but in the most merciful of ways. They had lived rich, full lives and were ready to go – to be together with new bodies to replace the old, worn out ones. Suffering was minimal, and we are left with warm memories and no regrets.  

Wendy and I were also in a horrible car accident. We survived with minor injuries. Our vehicle didn’t.

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Do you struggle to get participants to fill out their Level 1 evaluation forms after a training program? 

This struggle may be even more prominent in environments in which everyone's time and other resources are already stretched.

What can you do to improve the response rate?

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In 2013, the ATD Valley of the Sun Chapter partnered with Kirkpatrick Partners to introduce the Don Kirkpatrick Scholarship opportunity to its members.

The recipient of this annual award wins a free seat in the Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Certification Program - Bronze Level, which not only benefits the scholarship winner, but also allows the winner to give back to the community and the industry.

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A full year has passed since Jared Allen won the 2013 Don Kirkpatrick Scholarship awarded by Kirkpatrick Partners and the ATD Valley of the Sun Chapter.

His award included a free seat in a Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Certification Program - Bronze Level.

We have followed up with Jared throughout the year to hear about how he has implemented his learning at his organization, Goodwill of Central Arizona. Read on for a final wrap-up of the improvements that his organization has made in this short amount of time, and get ideas that you can apply immediately, too.

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The tips we've shared over the last few weeks go beyond the field of learning and development. They can be implemented in all areas of your life to allow you to deepen your relationships in both personal and professional ways.

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Tip #3 to Avoid Becoming an Avatar: Sustain the Conversation Without Hijacking It
by Jim and Wendy Kirkpatrick

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Last week, we discussed how taking an honest look at yourself can help you to avoid becoming an avatar. Click here if you missed it.
 

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Each year, the Valley of the Sun Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD, formerly ASTD) hosts the Don Kirkpatrick scholarship competition in conjunction with Kirkpatrick Partners.

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide members of the local ATD-VOS community the opportunity to enhance their effectiveness and business impact by learning and applying the Kirkpatrick Model for evaluating training programs.

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