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As the holiday season approaches, we at Kirkpatrick Partners are thrilled to announce our Black Friday deals! These offerings are more than just promotions; they’re gateways to new learning horizons.…

Learning & development (L&D) professionals, like their counterparts in other fields, are expected to demonstrate the impact they bring to the business. However, when faced with the request to isolate…

“Ever wondered what those folks in the marketing department do all day?” chuckled the operations manager at the company’s water cooler conversation. Have you ever overheard a comment like this?…

Felicia received a request to design a new leadership development program earlier in the year. She enthusiastically produced a variety of in-person and online content and rolled it out to…

Vanessa Alzate here, and I’m eager to update you on the dynamic transformations unfolding at Kirkpatrick Partners. We’ve been busy behind the scenes, and I’m delighted to offer a glimpse…

Why do learning and development (L&D) departments alternate between struggling to manage a high volume of training requests and getting cut during economic downturns? This compelling contradiction was recently discussed…

Leadership initiatives are among the most popular training topics. When properly executed they can maximize all other initiatives and be a true force-multiplier. Unfortunately, many leadership initiatives yield only a…

Do you deliver training, and almost immediately go looking for results? Then you may be missing the most important element of a successful training and evaluation plan. Delivering training and…

Are you concerned your training initiatives are missing the mark? Discover how the Kirkpatrick Model can revolutionize your training approach beyond mere evaluation. Join us for an illuminating free webinar…

When it comes to training sessions, it’s crucial to ensure that participants are not only engaged but also committed to applying what they have learned. The closing of a training…

Change. It’s a word that can strike fear in many people. Whether you’re leading a change management initiative or assisting colleagues through a workplace transition, the very idea of change…

Building a training evaluation program from scratch may seem like a daunting task. However, training evaluation does not have to be as formal as you think. Sometimes, simple is better.…

Exciting news! Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve added an extra date for our bronze certification program in November. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the four levels of the Kirkpatrick…

Are you facing challenges in effectively crafting and demonstrating the value of your training initiatives? Oftentimes, training departments are perceived as focusing solely on training as an isolated activity, rather…

We are excited to announce Vanessa Alzate as our new President and 100% shareholder. Alzate replaces Wendy Kirkpatrick, who founded Kirkpatrick Partners in 2008 and has served as President since…

How confident are you that your training evaluation strategy is better than what artificial intelligence (AI) can generate? Have you been updating your training evaluation strategy along with your program…

Where should you focus your training resources to make the most impact? Listen in on this brief conversation between Wendy Kirkpatrick and Yasuhiro Katagiri at the ATD 2023 International Conference…

The Kirkpatrick 2023 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 and…

We have good news if you are located in Canada: pricing tailored to your economy is now available for Kirkpatrick certification programs. We heard your concerns and we have adjusted…

Do you avoid measuring the organizational value of your training because it seems too hard? Are you uncertain of where to begin? You are not alone. Most learning and performance…

Are you struggling to get the support you need from stakeholders and managers for your programs to be successful? If so, you are not alone. This free webinar will address…

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:…

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…