Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofits
As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff.
That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you build the case for the solutions your organization needs so you can show up confidently in conversations with other senior leaders, subject matter experts, staff, and partners.
If we haven't met yet, I'm Heather, and I’ve been in your shoes. I'm a learning and development consultant and the founder and principal consultant at Skill Masters Market. Before starting Skill Masters Market, I worked for a large national nonprofit where I led learning and development leadership initiatives.
I know what it’s like to need to develop your staff quickly and effectively, and to build the relationships and cut through the organizational layers to be successful. With an eye for the larger strategy and the creative design process, I've created hundreds of learning experiences - in-person, self-paced, and virtual classroom - and have worked with dozens of leaders and their staff to help them achieve their organization’s professional development goals.
So if you're ready to bust through the barriers and start creating behavior change in your nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Let's dive in. It's Learning for Good.
Nonprofit Management | Leadership Training | Leadership Development | Staff Management | Change Management | Instructional Design | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofits
What Happens When L&D Stops Being Reactive and Starts Driving Strategy
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As nonprofit L&D leaders, we often sit and wait for our stakeholders to approach us with their demands, and only then react to their needs. Unfortunately, this isn't always conducive to creating change.
But what would happen if we shifted from being reactive to proactive? What if we go to the stakeholders first, rather than the other way around? What if we drive the learning strategy?
In this episode, we are going to explore exactly that: how having a proactive approach to L&D can shift everything and allow us to create real change.
▶️ What Happens When L&D Stops Being Reactive and Starts Driving Strategy
▶️ Key Points:
0:00:00 Align ourselves with what matters to others
0:08:43 Build stronger relationships with stakeholders
0:10:47 Take a diagnostic-first approach to training
0:11:59 Become change agents
Resources from this episode:
Catch up with these episodes that will help you navigate stakeholder demands:
- Episode 169: Is Training the Answer? How to Navigate Stakeholder Demands
- Episode 158: How to Disagree with Your Stakeholders Without Burning Bridges
- Episode 134: What It Means to Be a Good Partner in Learning and Development
- Episode 108: 3 Ways to Turn Your Subject Matter Expert into Your Biggest Asset
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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.
Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.
Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!
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