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How do you approach learning & development?

Rob Latter Learning & Development at Garden House Posted 21 days ago

I am curious, how is your organisation approaching learning and development? Are there particular challenges or creative solutions you’ve come across? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!

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Hirsch Sharma Staff PANEL

CEO at Boardroom Consultants 4 days ago

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Hi Rob

Our charity approaches learning and development by aligning training with our mission, budgets, and staff needs. We found a key challenge is limited resources, which can restrict access to formal training. Creative solutions include peer-led workshops, partnering with other non-profits to share resources, and using free or low-cost e-learning platforms.

Encouraging a culture of continuous learning through reflection, mentoring, and feedback loops also helps. Volunteer training should be practical and values-driven.

Leadership development is often overlooked but essential. Digital tools like Loom, Notion, or Slack channels can support informal learning. Ultimately, making learning accessible and mission-relevant yields the best result.

Warm regards

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Emma Patmore Staff PANEL

Associate Consultant Trustee Recruitment & Development at Bruce Tait Associates 15 days ago

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Hi Rob,

Have you posited the idea of your colleagues taking up a trustee role?

This would allow them exposure to the behind-the-scenes running of a charity; what boards think about, suggest and help implement to make the charity stronger; it would allow exposure to working more effectively with other people; they'd see the results of their efforts in real-time.

If you'd like to know more about this and how I might be able to help, DM me here and we can discuss it.

Cheers,

Emma

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