Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofits

Often, organizations have competencies in place that are ineffective. But why is that? My experience as a nonprofit consultant helped me discover four strong reasons why your competencies don’t bring the results you want, and what you can do about it. Are you ready to start using a competency model that actually works? Let’s dive in. ▶️ Four Reasons Your Competencies Don’t Work Key Points:  01:46...

Virtual training, when designed poorly, can be boring. One effective element you can incorporate to make your virtual or in-person training engaging and effective is storytelling. Listen as Monique Purnell, Learning and Development Manager for Alpha Gamma Delta International Headquarters talks about why stories work and how to create them in your next virtual training. ▶️ This One Element Changes...

Behavior change is complex, but it isn’t impossible. Whether they’re New Year’s resolutions or using new software at work, you can create behavior change with a good strategy in place. Keep in mind what happens after the transformation matters as well. Tune in to discover this three-step process that you can implement to facilitate behavior change during training in your organization. ▶️ Use THIS...

Picture the last training you attended. Were you engaged? Hands-on in practicing a new skill? Or were you bored, yawning, and even multitasking? It might have felt like the slowest eight hours of your life. However, we can learn from that experience to create training that people actually want to attend. Tune in to learn and be inspired to craft a training program that’s relevant, meaningful, and...

Challenging our own mental models is a way of life. This is why Dr. Hedy Lemar Walls is committed to helping organizations engage deeper cultural understanding of themselves and others. Instead of training, she creates “learning experiences” as opportunities for growth and accountability in the diverse 21st-century workplace. Dr. Hedy Lemar Walls is the chief social responsibility officer for the...

What you do after assessments matters. You’ve selected the right assessment, offered it to your leaders, and received their results. The three things that should happen next are the secret to making leadership assessments work. Tune in to Learning For Good —  The Secret to Making Leadership Assessments Work. What You Will Discover:  ✔️ Coaching. Have a coach who can debrief results with your leade...

Let’s take a deeper dive into competency assessments. Today, we’ll be talking about two different types of competency assessments that you can use in your organization: self-assessments and 360 assessments, the advantages of each, and how to know which assessment is right for you. Tune in to Learning For Good —  Self-Assessments vs. 360 Assessments. What You Will Discover:  ✔️ Self-Assessments . Y...

Welcome to Season 2! In the previous season, I had so much fun talking about DEI in virtual training and leadership development topics. I hope you enjoyed it as well. In the first few episodes of this season, we will focus on leadership assessments, starting with the three best types of assessments that pay off for your hybrid workforce and why. Tune in to Learning For Good —  Three Types of Asses...

One of the top 3 skills needed in a hybrid environment is collaboration. Collaboration is a skill that is also used in the in-person environment, but it looks different when hybrid. Hybrid collaboration requires clearer expectations, open communication, and thoughtfully designed and productive co-working sessions. So today, we’ll explore two virtual learning activities you can implement to develop...

Many nonprofits are now operating in a hybrid environment. However, the skills needed to be successful in this new normal are different than being in-person. I reflected on my past experiences and did some research to identify the top skills needed for this hybrid way of work. And today, I'm sharing what I learned with all of you.  Tune in to Learning For Good — Top Three Skills of the Hybrid...

Over the last two years, organizations have shifted things to a virtual or hybrid environment out of necessity, and now we have an opportunity to create the best version of that environment for our staff. In today's episode, we’ll be learning three ways you can future-proof your nonprofit's leadership development training. Tune in to Learning For Good — Future-Proof Your Nonprofit's...

We have found ourselves in a virtual or hybrid environment, which means our meetings and training have also gone virtual in many cases. How do we create a virtual experience that doesn’t put everyone to sleep? In this episode, we hear from another virtual expert, Melissa Dinwiddie, to share her FUN method – so you can be sure you never have a boring virtual training again. Tune in to Learning For...

Now that you’ve figured out how to create a relevant and meaningful virtual training, it's time to think about tactics.   That's where today's episode comes in. We're going to talk about this one simple but effective tactic you can use in your virtual training – WHEN to use it, HOW to use it, and when NOT to use it.   Tune in to Learning For Good — One Simple But Effective Virt...

Over the last two years, organizations have been using virtual training platforms more and more. But what they've found is that virtual training is different from in-person training. In today's episode, we will learn three important things you must have in any virtual training. Tune in to Learning For Good — Three Must-Haves in Any Virtual Training. What You Will Discover:  #1 - Be inten...

Many nonprofits have spent the last two years in a hybrid model with some staff in-person and some virtual. It’s time to be intentional about our new hybrid workforce, and building trust is foundational to a great hybrid culture. In today's episode, we will learn three ways you can build trust among your nonprofit's hybrid workforce AND what nonprofit L&D leaders can do to create thi...

After 10 years in marketing communications supporting social justice organizations, Kay Meredith’s role at the University of Illinois pivoted her into the world of DEI training. “I fell in love with helping employees feel confident and competent in their work,” she says. In this episode, Kay Meredith shares her experiences and advice in getting your DEI training started within your organization. T...

Diversity training has become a priority for many nonprofits. Are you planning to implement it for your nonprofit organization? It may sound overwhelming at first. Diversity and inclusion can be very sensitive topics for most people. But don’t worry. There are ways to facilitate diversity training in a way where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Tune in to learn more 🎬 watch the full episode o...

Please note my dog makes a guest appearance in the beginning My #1 fan! You can watch this episode on YouTube too - https://youtu.be/kSELSCXjnqY. So many nonprofits are starting to see the importance of inclusivity. Leaders are releasing DEI statements, creating diversity goals and training, and working to create a culture where everyone feels belong. Even in the current virtual world, you can sti...