Prior to this discussion board, read Chapter 9 of the textbook and the required articles as well as the weekly lecture. For this discussion board, please answer the following questions:
What is the relationship among Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation?
Would you argue for examining all four levels, even if your boss suggested you should look only at the last one (results) and, if it improved, you would know that training had an impact?
Provide at least one example (e.g., tool, device, etc.) that would be used to gather evaluation data at each level.
Part 2 Training Effectiveness
Prior to completing this discussion board, please review the assigned chapter of the textbook and the weekly lecture. For this discussion, you will
Examine the reasons why evaluation is critical to training success.
Discuss the reasons evaluation is critical to effectiveness of training.
Explain the connection between organizational improvement and training effectiveness.
