Maggie Leithead CharityVillage.com Training for Tough Times

What’s your prize- winning experience?

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Then Now Circa: Summer 2008 Circa: Spring 2009

More with less (again)

Survival mode isn’t pretty

How have you been affected?

Goal: productive teams today and tomorrow

Why to invest What to prioritize How to implement

Why is training indispensable today?

Meet today’s challenges more effectively

Skill gaps already exist

36 % received too little training

50 % say skill demands have grown

Trouble meeting objectives

Chopping budgets now = trouble

A vote of confidence in the future

The mood around the office?

20% think YOU aren’t doing enough

In small orgs, it’s 32%

You picture them in your future

Engage your star performers

What should you prioritize?

Skills training, not career development

Skills training

Career development

First, put out the fire

Start with organizational priorities

Where does it hurt the most?

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Identify skill gaps in priority areas

Teams help set training priorities

50 % small shop fundraisers need more training

Common skill gaps:

Common skill gaps:

Common skill gaps:

Common skill gaps:

Common skill gaps:

Identify skill gaps in priority areas

Tips for successful implementation

What will they do differently?

Training = Learn Practice + + Feedback

Go internal

Go local / virtual

Keep it bite-sized

Are you helping cultivate capacity?

Start with organizational priorities

Identify skill gaps in priority areas

Tie training to priority skill gaps

Rekindle commitment with tools to succeed

Flourish today and tomorrow

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