Evaluating training programs : the four levels / Donald L. Kirkpatrick, James D. Kirkpatrick.

Author/creator Kirkpatrick, Donald L.
Other author Kirkpatrick, James D., 1952-
Format Book
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco, CA : Berrett-Koehler, ©2006.
Descriptionxvii, 379 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Foreword / Merrill C. Anderson -- Foreword to the third edition / Diederick Stoel -- Preface -- Part 1. Concepts, principles, guidelines, and techniques. Chap. 1. Evaluating : part of a ten-step process -- Chap. 2. Reasons for evaluating -- Chap. 3. The four levels : an overview -- Chap. 4. Evaluating reaction -- Chap. 5. Evaluating learning -- Chap. 6. Evaluating behavior -- Chap. 7. Evaluating results -- Chap. 8. Implementing the four levels -- Chap. 9. Managing change -- Chap. 10. Using balanced scorecards to transfer learning to behavior -- Chap. 11. So how is e-learning different? -- Part 2. Case studies of implementation. Chap. 12. Developing an effective level 1 reaction form : Duke Energy Corporation -- Chap. 13. Evaluating a training program for nonexempt employees : First Union National Bank -- Chap. 14. Evaluating a training program on developing supervisory skills : Management Institute, University of Wisconsin -- Chap. 15. Evaluating a leadership training program : Gap Inc. -- Chap. 16. Evaluating a leadership development program : U.S. Geological Survey -- Chap. 17. Evaluating a leadership development program : Caterpillar, Inc. -- Chap. 18. Evaluating desktop application courses : Pollak Learning Alliance (Australia) -- Chap. 19. Evaluating an orientation program for new managers : Canada Revenue Agency, Pacific Region -- Chap. 20. Evaluating training for an outage management system : PacificCorp -- Chap. 21. Evaluating a coaching and counseling course : Grupo Iberdrola (Spain) -- Chap. 22. Evaluating a performance learning model : Defense Acquisition University -- Chap. 23. Evaluating an information technology skills -- Chap. 24. Evaluating a performance improvement program : Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. -- Chap. 25. Evaluating a career development initiative : Innovative Computer, Inc. -- Chap. 26. Evaluating the four levels by using a new assessment process : Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) -- Chap. 27. Evaluating a training program at all four levels : Cisco Systems, Inc. -- Chap. Index -- Chap. The authors.
Abstract The "Kirkpatrick Model" for evaluating training programs is the most widely used approach in the corporate, government, and academic worlds. First developed in 1959, it focuses on four key areas: reaction, learning, behavior, and results. This book provides a comprehensive guide to Kirkpatrick's four-level model, along with detailed case studies that show how the approach is used successfully in a wide range of programs and institutions. The third edition revises and updates existing material and includes new strategies for managing change effectively.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005048069
ISBN1576753484
ISBN9781576753484

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