In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the four-stage Kirkpatrick Model of assessing leadership training programs. In Part 2, I examine why this model has been criticized and how a more effective assessment model may be developed.
Beyond Programs: Leadership Lessons from Ireland’s Inclusive Universities
During a recent sabbatical studying inclusive postsecondary education in Ireland, I visited four universities—University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and Mary Immaculate
Ashley Rodrigues
July 20, 2026
