If you are a nonprofit L&D pro, you know how to design learning experiences. You've got the experience. Yet, sometimes the trainings we spend time and money creating don't work.
And if you are a nonprofit leader, you want to ensure that what you spend valuable time and resources on works.
Over the years, I've spent a lot of time thinking about this issue, and that's why in this episode, we're exploring the reasons why so many trainings fail and how to avoid that outcome, because your mission depends on it.
▶️ Why So Many Trainings Fail
▶️ Key Points:
01:20 The reality of unsuccessful trainings
03:42 #1 Solving the wrong problem
06:12 #2 The scope is just too big
07:31 #3 Behavior change principles are missing
09:35 #4 The lack of wraparound support
10:16 #5 Not actually measuring anything meaningful
Resources from this episode:
Find the full Workplace Learning Report 2025 here.
Catch up with episode 132, Translating Behavior Science into L&D Strategy: Lessons from Top Experts, to avoid reason #3.
Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective Catalyst Tier before November to attend our group coaching session on this topic: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective
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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.
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