In the season finale of the Kirkpatrick Podcast, Vanessa brings together three dynamic leaders who are proving every day that learning doesn't matter unless it makes a difference. Join Veronica Soria, Genevieve Nystrom, and Deana Brown, practitioners and champions of the Kirkpatrick Four Levels® (aka the Kirkpatrick Model), as they share how they've built evaluation into the DNA of their organization.
Whether you're leading training in the military, higher education, or global consulting, this episode offers real-world strategies for showing impact, shifting culture, and leading with courage.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
How to align stakeholders around performance outcomes—not activity
Why courage and consistency are the foundations of learning cultures
How these leaders went beyond smile sheets to track real behavior change
Practical tips for integrating Level 3 and 4 data into performance conversations
What it feels like when learning earns a seat at the strategy table
🎯 Topics Covered:
Learning evaluation strategy
Kirkpatrick Four Levels® in action
Culture building and leadership
ROI and behavior change
Building systems for continuous improvement
🎧 Don't miss this special sendoff to the season—packed with wisdom, candor, and real talk from three true champions of impact.
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