Unlocking Behavior Change: The Secret to Measuring Training Impact

In this episode of The Kirkpatrick Podcast, Vanessa Alzate, Jordan Rawlinson, and Sarah O’Connor dive deep into Level 3 evaluation—arguably the most crucial yet overlooked stage of the Kirkpatrick Model. How do we ensure that training translates into real behavior change? What are the biggest obstacles learning professionals face when trying to measure workplace application? And why is Level 3 where true business growth happens? Tune in as we break down practical strategies, common challenges, and the power of required drivers in making training stick. Timestamps: [00:30] Welcome to March Madness at The Kirkpatrick Podcast! [01:22] What is Level 3, and why does it matter? [03:00] Common challenges organizations face with Level 3 evaluation [07:24] Defining behaviors—why it’s the foundation of effective evaluation [12:15] The role of required drivers in monitoring and reinforcing behaviors [18:19] Simple, cost-effective ways to evaluate behavior change [25:16] How rewards, recognition, and coaching can make Level 3 easier [33:47] The power of drip-feeding learning for long-term impact [36:24] One small step to start making Level 3 evaluation happen today   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