As we celebrate Memorial Day in the U.S., Jim Kirkpatrick reflects on memories of his father, Dr. Don Kirkpatrick, and our current world affairs. 

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As we try to come to terms with the ghastly implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, how we measure the performance of our organizations has never been more important.

During sequestration and beyond, should we just forget about learning and focus on performance? Here are my thoughts.

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My 2018 New Year’s message detailed what I believe the learning and development industry needs to do in order to survive.

Last year, my message was full of hope.

This year, I have my reNEWal intentions to share with you.

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Happy 4^th of July! This year I began by thinking about my dad in 1944.

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Why We Don't Call It Thanksthinking, by Jim Kirkpatrick

Thanksgiving. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.

Now, that day is reserved for those of us in the United States to be thankful. And to give thanks?

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Disrupting the status quo is never comfortable, but sometimes it's necessary.

Jim Kirkpatrick takes a good, hard look at the state of the L&D industry. He has words of warning, but also of wisdom, for professionals seeking to preserve their careers.

Start 2018 fully informed and ready to become a strategic business partner within your organization.

Read Jim's insightful message here.

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From Jim Kirkpatrick, Training Evaluation Expert

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Honoring Our Armed Forces: The Men and Women Who Serve and Protect

One of my favorite U.S. holidays is Veteran’s Day. I can still picture my dad in his later years raising and saluting the stars and stripes at his retirement community.

Note that I did not end the title of this article with the traditional, “…Who Serve …”. From my vantage point, I cannot help but think of what they do (Level 3 – Serve), and the purpose of their service (Level 4 – Protect). I appreciate the service they provide, but more so I am deeply grateful that they protect people like me and my loved ones in the US and around the world.

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