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. "Evaluating Training Programs" 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. About the authors : As Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin, Donald L. Kirkpatrick has been active giving Keynote Presentations at national conferences of professional organisations. He has also given presentations and conducted workshops for many chapters of ASTD and the Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM). In addition, he has conducted programs for many organizations including Knowledge Advisors, Pacificorp, IBM, and Ford