In today’s results-driven world, talent development teams are expected to do more than track participation and satisfaction, they’re expected to deliver insight that drives performance and informs business decisions. Yet many organizations are still stuck reporting vanity metrics that show activity, not impact.
From Vanity Metrics to Performance Intelligence: The New Kirkpatrick Model for Measurable Results is a practical, strategy-focused webinar that reframes evaluation as a leadership capability—not a reporting exercise. In this session, you’ll get an inside look at the 2026 updates to the Kirkpatrick Model and learn how to apply it as a modern framework for understanding contribution, alignment, and results within real-world performance systems.
This webinar moves beyond theory to show how evaluation can support executive decision-making, strengthen credibility, and guide continuous improvement. You’ll revisit the foundational principles of the Kirkpatrick Four Levels®, explore how data collection and evidence have evolved, and learn how to shift from proving training to improving performance.
We’ll also address the most common misapplications of the Kirkpatrick Model, and how to correct them, so your team can confidently demonstrate behavior change and business outcomes without overpromising certainty or drowning in data.
Whether you’re a learning leader, instructional designer, performance consultant, or organizational development professional, this session will equip you with the mindset and tools to move from vanity metrics to true performance intelligence.
Participants will learn how to:
- Apply the New Kirkpatrick Model as a strategic framework for organizational performance—not just training evaluation
- Identify and correct the most common misuses of the Kirkpatrick Model that limit impact and credibility
- Strengthen executive partnerships by demonstrating value in ways that resonate with business leaders
