Why Good Training Takes Time

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of taking time for effective training in nonprofits, emphasizing behavior change and performance improvement over speed and efficiency.

Good training takes time, and in a world where AI can generate content in seconds, that truth is more important than ever. In this episode, we unpack why effective learning and development strategies in nonprofits can’t be rushed, even when tools promise speed and efficiency. Because training isn’t just about content creation. It’s about behavior change and performance improvement. We break down where your time actually goes, from building trust with stakeholders to understanding your a...

People in this episode

Host: Heather Burright

Topics covered

• training
• nonprofits
• learning and development
• behavior change
• performance improvement
• stakeholder trust

Keywords

• training
• nonprofits
• learning strategies
• behavior change
• performance improvement
• stakeholder trust
• effective learning

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