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Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations

Heather Burright, Learning and Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, Instructional Designer.

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

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38:35

5 Experts Weigh In on the Future of L&D

Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership... ·

2024/09/23

On today’s episode, I want us to look to the future of L&D. However, I don't only want to talk about the future of L&D from an L&D lens; I want us to be holistic and well-rounded and hear from a diversity of perspectives. That’s why I’ve invited some of my favorite L&D and L&D adjacent thought leaders to join me to talk about what they hope for the future of L&D. We’re sharing valuable insights, actionable strategies, and innovative ideas for the future of wo...

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10:38

What Corporate Training Can Steal from Fantasy Football

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2024/09/16

Fantasy football is an $11 billion business with 29.2 million people playing in the US alone in 2022. So what’s the appeal?It's our job to look at what fantasy football is doing well and determine what we can steal to make our training more effective. In today’s episode, I’m exploring the four things L&D can steal from fantasy football to improve our training.▶️ What Corporate Training Can Steal from Fantasy Football ▶️ Key Points:00:58 The appeal of fantasy football04:09 4 Things L&...

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27:48

Making Generative AI Your L&D Thought Partner with...

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2024/09/09

Is generative AI your L&D thought partner?I've used ChatGPT for this podcast, for LinkedIn posts, for training, and more. And while I don't yet rely on it daily, it's becoming a better partner for me, because I'm getting better at using it. I love the idea of helping L&D pros like us make generative AI our thought partner, that’s why today’s guest, Valerie Ehrlich, is sharing four ways you can leverage AI to enhance your strategic role in your nonprofit.▶️ Making Generative AI Your L&...

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11:18

5 Reasons Blended Learning is a Good Strategy for...

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2024/09/02

I'm a big fan of blended learning… I like being able to have learners spend some time inside a virtual or in-person classroom, but I also like them to spend time learning independently or in groups outside the classroom. Blended learning is a great approach to people development. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 reasons why.▶️ 5 Reasons Blended Learning is a Good Strategy for Staff Development ▶️ Key Points:00:58 Why blended learning aligns with adult learning needs02:51 5 Reason...

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31:16

STOP Using Stories in Training...Unless You're Using...

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2024/08/26

We often reach for storytelling in our nonprofit training and it’s easy to understand why. Stories evoke emotion, help us connect with each other, and help us learn.But, there is a wrong and right way to tell a story. On this episode, Diana Farias Heinrich is sharing her ethical storytelling framework with us so we can tell stories the right way and prevent harm.As the CEO of Habra Marketing, Diana helps nonprofits use ethical communication strategies and marketing to raise more money.▶️ STOP...

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15:07

5 Things to Include in Your Training Project Kickoff

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2024/08/19

I start every new training project with a sense of hope and excitement. I'm ready to build a lasting relationship with my client and I feel ready because I have a proven plan for my project kickoff. I'm not reinventing it every time I have a new project. On today’s episode, I want to share that plan with you.Whether you're a consultant or currently working inside an organization, this approach should work for you. And hopefully, you'll feel excited and hopeful about your projects when you use...

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20:44

Leadership Lessons from the Olympics

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2024/08/12

As a training and leadership development consultant, I'm always wondering what we can learn from things around us, like the Olympics. The Olympics brings together top athletes from around the world as they compete against each other and their best selves. It takes years of practice and dedication to achieve something like this. We can learn a lot about leadership from the Olympics and I want to share that with you today with special guests Kirk Spahn and Sara Daum.▶️ Leadership Lessons from t...

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29:22

10 Tech Habits that Will Change the Way You Lead...

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2024/08/05

We have so many tools available for how we design and deliver learning. From project management and identifying learning needs to delivering our learning solutions, we're using tech throughout the process. Nonprofit L&D pros have very specific tech needs and we often have unique constraints that other organizations don't have. That's why I'm so excited that I got to chat with Shari Simpson about 10 tech habits that will change the way you lead talent development.▶️ 10 Tech Habits that Wil...

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17:10

Building Your Leadership Pipeline? 10 Things...

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2024/07/29

Getting qualified candidates into the nonprofit leadership candidate pool can be challenging, so we tend to start thinking about our internal candidates. They already know and love our mission so it's logical to want to advance them into these open leadership positions. But are your future leaders ready?In this episode, we're going to explore 10 things nonprofits should do to develop their future leaders and build their internal leadership pipeline.▶️ Building Your Leadership Pipeline? 10 Thi...

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10:45

Why You Should Use Cohorts in Your Nonprofit's DEIB...

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2024/07/22

What makes a DEIB training successful?From meaningful discussion to skilled facilitation, there are a lot of things that make a DEIB training successful. But today, I want to talk about using cohorts in your nonprofit’s DEIB training.A lot of DEIB trainings are one-off experiences. And if there is more than one training, it's not really set up as a cohort. But I'm a big believer in using cohorts for DEIB training and I’m going to tell you why in this episode. ▶️ Why You Should Use Cohorts in ...

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10:24

The Role of Coaching and Mentoring in Your...

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2024/07/15

A good coach or mentor can be powerful. That’s why on today’s episode, I’m sharing five ways you can use coaching and mentoring in your nonprofit’s talent development strategy.There are so many benefits to coaching and mentoring and these tools can be used in a variety of ways. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, it’s a good place to start.▶️ The Role of Coaching and Mentoring in Your Nonprofit's Talent Development Strategy ▶️ Key Points:00:58 The power of a good coach or mentor02:54 Five wa...

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23:29

Just Listen. How This One Needs Analysis Method Can...

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2024/07/08

Are you listening to your learners? In this episode, our guest is strategic listener Emily Taylor. With a background in human-centered design, Emily is an expert listener. I've worked with Emily before and she's helped me and my clients be better listeners so we can identify skill gaps and create tailored training and resources to support behavior change.She's sharing some of her best tips in this episode, so you can too.▶️ Just Listen. How This One Needs Analysis Method Can Improve Your Nonp...

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10:15

Four Partners Every L&D Team Should Have

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2024/07/01

I couldn't do what I do as a training and leadership development consultant to nonprofits without my support system, and you need a support system too.You are doing the work day in and day out to lead your L&D team (if you’re a supervisor), engage with your internal partners, and deliver quality learning experiences. There is a lot that goes into this.That’s why on today’s episode, we’re talking about the four partners every L&D team should have.▶️ Four Partners Every L&D Team Sho...

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28:08

5 Ways to Supercharge Your Nonprofit's Volunteer...

Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership... ·

2024/06/24

In this episode, I’ve invited Karen Knight, volunteer extraordinaire, to give us some specific ways we can supercharge our nonprofit’s volunteer training. The demand for nonprofit services has increased, but the number of volunteers has decreased before and since COVID. It’s important that volunteers are trained well so that they have a good volunteering experience, and continue to volunteer.This is the first episode that we have had specifically on volunteer training and I can’t wait for you...

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10:38

4 Ways Good Instructional Design Can Break Down Silos...

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2024/06/17

As I think about all the challenges nonprofits face, all the burnout nonprofit leaders experience, and all the amazing things they want to accomplish, I am consistently reminded of how important strong trusting relationships really are. That's why on this episode, I want to explore how good instructional design can break down silos and build those relationships in your nonprofit.▶️ How Good Instructional Design Can Break Down Silos in Your Nonprofit ▶️ Key Points:00:58 Why we need to build go...

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24:53

Make People Uncomfortable: How Your Nonprofit's...

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2024/06/10

Today’s guest is Matt Gjertsen, former Air Force instructor pilot and founder of Better Everyday Studios. He is giving us an outside perspective on behavior change and bringing some great insights to the nonprofit sector.Why are we surprised when we want our learners to change something and they don't? Behavior change is a funny thing and even a simple change can feel very complex. We have to intentionally design for behavior change at every step in the process.▶️ Make People Uncomfortab...

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9:32

Going through Organizational Change? One Way...

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2024/06/03

Why does change fail? There are a lot of reasons, but most of them come down to people. And if we're talking about people, L&D needs to be involved.That’s why on this episode of the podcast, I wanted to share the fastest way to organizational change and explore L&Ds role in change. ▶️ Going through Organizational Change? One Way Nonprofit Training Pros Can Help. ▶️ Key Points:02:49 Why change initiatives fail03:49 Creating a strategic people plan07:33 Should L&D be involved in org...

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28:56

From 0 to 60 Employees in 4 Years: How this...

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2024/05/27

In this episode of Learning for Good, my guest, Quilen Blackwell is taking us inside his nonprofit, Southside Blooms. They grew from zero to 60 employees in just four short years. That means they onboarded a lot of staff and learned a lot along the way. He’s sharing his experience with us, what worked and what didn’t, so you can take a look at your own onboarding program and make sure you're creating a lasting memory that helps your staff feel ready to take on that important role you hired th...

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14:00

WARNING: Do Not Create a Learning Community Yet (Wait...

Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership... ·

2024/05/20

People love communities. But not all communities are created equal.I have a learning community and it can be hard. It's not hard to create; that was pretty easy. But it's hard to get people to engage. That's where the work is.To get better at this, I've been reading books and listening to podcasts about community and I've been reflecting on communities that I'm a part of. I want to share some of the things I've learned. That’s why in this episode, I give you three tips for creating a thriving...

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31:03

New to People Data? Here are the First 3 Things...

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2024/05/13

In nonprofits, we have limited budgets. This means we need to be able to prioritize the training and professional development opportunities to be created. How do we do this? With people data.But what data should we be asking for and how can we use it once we get it? That’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode of the Learning for Good podcast with data expert, Dr. Serena Huang.▶️ New to People Data? Here are the First 3 Things Nonprofit Talent Development Leaders Should Do ▶️ Key Points:06...

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