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“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.…

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…

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…

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…

By Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick Marisa sat at her desk for the first time in the new year and thought about her goals: Update the company’s leadership…

Are you confident your key programs are producing the necessary outcomes? In not, brush up on the basics now so your year-end reports highlight your accomplishments and program successes. Download…

For some of you, training truly is a life-or-death situation. If you work in healthcare, transportation, safety, or other high-stakes environments, this one is for you. For everyone else it…

Are you missing the most critical part of training? If you define yourself as a training or learning leader, you have imposed a limitation that will make it difficult to…

By Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick I’d like you to be beyond happy in the new year. What do I mean by this? Many of you know my feelings about Kirkpatrick Level…

Tragic headlines continue to put diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the forefront and reinforce the urgency and importance of true change in these areas. Are you struggling with exactly…