Level 1 Smile Sheets: Misunderstood, Not Useless

Level 1 evaluation—often dismissed, frequently misunderstood. But is it really as useless as some claim? In this episode of the Kirkpatrick Podcast, Vanessa breaks down why Level 1 reaction surveys aren’t just about "happy sheets"—they provide critical insights into learner experience, engagement, and relevance. The problem isn’t the metric itself; it’s how we use (or ignore) the data. In this episode, we cover: ✔ Why experience does matter in learning effectiveness ✔ The biggest mistakes in Level 1 surveys—and how to fix them ✔ Why survey data often gets ignored (and how to make it actionable) 🎧 Listen now and start making your Level 1 evaluations work for you! 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:   Join us for the 2025 Kirkpatrick Summit!    Apply to be a speaker at the 2025 Kirkpatrick Summit: FREE Webinar: Are You Doing Kirkpatrick® Right?     FREE Webinar: Kirkpatrick + AI - https://kirkpatrick.getlearnworlds.com/aiwebinar   NEW - Join the Kirkpatrick Community    Learn more about the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Toolkit   Learn More About our Certification Programs   Stay Connected:   Sign Up for our Free Resources and Weekly Newsletter   Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter   Follow us on LinkedIn    Connect with Vanessa   Visit our website     #TrainingEvaluation #CorporateTraining #LearningAndDevelopment #TrainingImpact #LearningAndPerformance #CultureOfEvaluation #KirkpatrickModel #Kirkpatrick