December 01, 2011 - by James Kirkpatrick, Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick
An effective way to show the value of a training initiative is through return on expectations (ROE). When done properly, it cannot fail. Nearly every goal-setting philosophy begins with a clear vision of the desired end result. While this principle is quite simple and e... More »
September 19, 2011 - by Golnaz Sadri
Emotional intelligence (EI) has generated a great deal of attention in recent years. Many researchers and practitioners feel that EI supersedes other forms of intelligence in determining success or failure in jobs requiring high levels of interaction with others (manage... More »
August 19, 2011 - by John Mattox
What do Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, and return-on-investment (ROI) have in common? All have been reported dead, prematurely. Twain was quite resilient, and reporting was so inaccurate in the 19th century that he was reported deceased twice! Almost a century later, rep... More »
May 19, 2011 - by Pat Galagan
A growing disconnect between the metrics most trainers use and those that corporate leaders prefer is driving new interest in making a better case for training's impact. While CEOs may consider measures of course satisfaction or learning transfer appropriate and even ne... More »
April 19, 2011 - by Tony Bingham
With 2011 marking Don Kirkpatrick's final year of regular speaking engagements, ASTD would like to recognize his tremendous contributions to the learning and development field. Don holds BA, MA, and PhD degrees from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The Kirkpatric... More »
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