Names and Faces that Warm Our Spirits

Jim Kirkpatrick posted on December 28, 2016 02:26

Written on December 22

Merriest of Greetings to You,

I just got off the phone with a customer, and we both took turns answering the question, "Are you ready for the holidays?" I am sorry to report that both of us said, "No. Still too much work to do."

It is a sad situation when we don't have time to enjoy the times leading up to the actual friends and family events unfolding this weekend and through the next week. Oh, well. Not much I can do about that now except to find moments of anticipation and readiness in between the ever-present work.

I always think of you, our friends and colleagues, during this time of the year. Many of your names and faces come into my mind and heart. I am so thankful for those of you who have added yourselves to the long list of ambassadors - bright lights- for our mission. Wendy, Ashley, Daniel, Shealy, Tammi and I take time to talk about you who have encouraged our spirits and helped others to see a bright future.

My simple suggestion is to take time to find quiet moments to enjoy and thank those whose spirits and hearts need warming. Tell them what they mean to you. This is especially important since many are people you see so infrequently.

May this holiday season bring you joy and meaning amidst all of the noise.

Warm regards,

Jim Kirkpatrick

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The Top Kirkpatrick Quick Tips of 2016

Kirkpatrick Partners posted on December 21, 2016 02:53

Throughout the year, we have dedicated ourselves to sharing with our community practical tips that can help you to improve your training evaluation efforts and better use your limited resources to achieve true business value.

With an average of 3,857 clicks per Quick Tip, these are the most popular features of 2016:

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Participants Work Hard in Washington to Achieve Silver Certification

Kirkpatrick Partners posted on December 20, 2016 02:26

Our last in-person public Kirkpatrick Four Levels^® Evaluation Certification Program - Silver Level was held in the Washington, D.C. area in November.

Click here to view pictures of the participants.

Interested in becoming silver certified? Click here to see some of our upcoming 2017 silver programs.

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Recording of Top Training Mistakes: Are You Making Them?

Kirkpatrick Partners posted on December 14, 2016 02:06

On December 2, Jim and Wendy Kirkpatrick, along with LTEN, hosted a webinar entitled, "Top Training Mistakes: Are You Making Them?"

Jim and Wendy presented some of the top training evaluation mistakes seen worldwide, and provided tips on how to correct them.

Listen to this webinar recording, and you will learn:

When to design an evaluation plan for maximum impact
How to assign best resources to the four levels
What types of evaluation tools and techniques to consider

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View Participants Photos from Our Last Bronze and Silver Programs of 2016

Kirkpatrick Partners posted on December 13, 2016 02:41

Jim and Wendy Kirkpatrick just finished hosting the last of the U.S.-based public programs for 2016. We had a number of participants in our online Kirkpatrick Four Levels^® Evaluation Certification Program - Bronze Level, and in our online Kirkpatrick Four Levels^® Evaluation Certification Program - Silver Level.

Click here to view the photo albums.

Deacon Larry Hiner - Bronze

Freda Joiner - Silver

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MTA: Why the Kirkpatrick Model Works for Us

Kirkpatrick Partners posted on December 07, 2016 02:48

Every year at the ATD conference, Charles Denault makes it a point to attend the Kirkpatrick session. He is always learning something new about evaluating and demonstrating the value of learning programs.

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GMD Partnerships Presents at the National Mental Health Nurse Educator Forum

Kirkpatrick Partners posted on December 06, 2016 02:15

Our affiliate for Australia and New Zealand, GMD Partnerships, hosted a few sessions at the National Mental Health Nurse Educator Forum in Dunedin, New Zealand.

David Dewhurst hosted the sessions, Getting to Kirkpatrick^® Levels 3 & 4: Creating Believable Value and Getting Great Results from a Coaching Program.

Click here to view a photo from one of their sessions.

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Participants Work Towards Bronze Certification in Canberra

Kirkpatrick Partners posted on November 29, 2016 02:37

Our affiliate in New Zealand and Australia, GMD Partnerships, recently conducted a Kirkpatrick Four Levels^® Evaluation Certification Program - Bronze Level in Canberra, Australia.

Click here to view photos of the participants working hard to achieve their bronze certification.

Interested in participating in a bronze certification program? Click here to view our upcoming 2017 schedule.

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