Kirkpatrick Unhinged: It's Time to Be Honest...

Have you found your L&D department first on the chopping block during economic downturns? In this episode, Jim Kirkpatrick and Vanessa Alzate have an honest discussion about why learning and development departments are often the first to face budget cuts and layoffs, and what you can do to better prove and communicate the value L&D provides to the company as a whole. Join us to learn how to leverage the power of evaluation in value-creation, use the right language to get stakeholder attention, and connect the dots between employee performance and business outcomes. Don't get stuck on the "training treadmill" without ever flexing the learning muscles your employees have developed. Lead with value and elevate the concept of learning! By sharing your story, and hearing the success stories of other L&D professionals, our community can come together to lift the industry out of irrelevancy and into a place of recognition.   Watch the Show on YouTube!   Submit your Questions/Stories: Do you have a question you would like us to answer on the Kirkpatrick Podcast? Have a story about how the Kirkpatrick Podcast or other Kirkpatrick events/programs have positively impacted your career? We would love to hear from you! Follow this link to submit your questions and/or stories, and we may just share them on the next episode of the Kirkpatrick Podcast.   Events and Resources: Learn more about the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Toolkit Sign Up for our Free Resources and Weekly Newsletter Learn More About our Certification Programs NEW: Join the Kirkpatrick Community    Stay Connected: Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter Follow us on LinkedIn  Connect with Jim Connect with Vanessa Visit our website