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Jim Kirkpatrick Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick and Don Kirkpatrick

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Level 1: Reaction

Level 2: Learning

Level 3: Behavior

Level 4: Results

What Is The Kirkpatrick Model?

The Kirkpatrick Model is the standard for leveraging and validating talent investments. The four levels of evaluation – Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results – form the time-tested and most trusted method of designing, implementing, and evaluating training that produces bottom-line value and organizational mission accomplishment.

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The Kirkpatrick principles are essential to maximizing the transfer of learning to behavior and subsequent organizational results as well as to demonstrate the value of training to the organization; unquestionably critical for any world-class institution!

Dr. John Plifka

Director, Army Quality Assurance Program

Love the New World Kirkpatrick Model! It applies to rapidly changing industry and allows for flexibility within a framework.

Rose Holiday

S.C. Johnson

Although I am a Certified Performance Consultant, it wasn’t until after your class that I realized how to present a complete Performance Solution. And the importance of being a part of the complete solution, not just the training piece of it! I am really excited to continue using what I learned.

Pei-Wen Fu

Park WellPoint, Inc.

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September 27, 2023

Unlocking True Value: The Missing Link in Training and Evaluation Plans

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…

September 23, 2023

Turning the Tables: The Kirkpatrick® Model in Reverse

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…

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September 21, 2023

10 Effective Strategies to Foster Commitment from Training Participants

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…