1. Dr Ramon Wenzel
@ramonwenzel
#learningforpurpose
learningforpurpose.org

2. Developing Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
that transform Your Organisation’s Social Impact

3. Contemporary issues of talent and skills development
Research findings and their implications for practice and policy
Guidelines for effective workforce development
Dr Ramon Wenzel
@ramonwenzel
#learningforpurpose
learningforpurpose.org

4. Contemporary issues of talent and skills development
Research findings and their implications for practice and policy
Guidelines for effective workforce development
Dr Ramon Wenzel
@ramonwenzel
#learningforpurpose
learningforpurpose.org

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11. Not-for-Profit Sector Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Idiosyncratic
Not-for-Profit Sector
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

12. Contemporary issues of talent and skills development
Research findings and their implications for practice and policy
Guidelines for effective workforce development
Dr Ramon Wenzel
@ramonwenzel
#learningforpurpose
learningforpurpose.org

13. The Social Return on Education and Training
Contemporary issues of talent and skills development
Research findings and their implications for practice and policy
Evidence for & examples of effective workforce development
The Social Return on Education and Training

14. Research Questions & Key Findings
Australian Field research
NFP organisations, employees, volunteers
Multiple studies, samples, data
Full report available online

15. #1 To what extent is professional development evident in Australian NFP organisations?
About 48% receive some form of development, though intensity is highly variable across organisational size, job role and sub-sector.

16. #2 Is professional development systematically affecting Australian NFP organisations?
NFP organisations that systematically develop their people do better.

17. #3 Is professional development systematically affecting NFP workers?
Training for NFP key competencies works.

18. #4 What is the multifaceted impact of professional development?
.. achieving more goals as individual and organisation, higher role clarity, less board conflict, greater confidence, identifying knowledge gaps, establishing legitimacy for actions, adding community awareness, saving time, enhancing well-being, enriching staff communication, attracting volunteers .. “
Training NFP key competencies leads
to multiple positive outcomes.

19. #5 What economic impact may be attributed to professional development?
What did you learn?
How did you apply?
What did this do?
“We now have shorter board meetings: 2 hrs x 10 directors x 10 meetings per year = 200 director hours at $400/hour. This equals about $80,000 of savings each year.”
Costs of $1,200 per trainee
Training can deliver substantial positive economic returns.

20. #6 What are the barriers for professional development in the Australian NFP sector?
Lack of Financial Resources
Too much work / No time
The lack of money and time prevent
needed professional development opportunities.

21. Approaches that make a difference
#1 $
Executives, Directors, Funders
Not easy but worth it. Start now!
Science of Learning exists …

22. Get involved! learningforpurpose.org

23. Contemporary issues of talent and skills development
Research findings and their implications for practice and policy
Guidelines for effective workforce development
Dr Ramon Wenzel
@ramonwenzel
#learningforpurpose
learningforpurpose.org

24. the full spectrum of learning experiences
WORK LEARNING: What’s in a name?
the full spectrum of learning experiences
that change behavioural, cognitive, affective
capabilities and capacities,
which enable employees and volunteers
to meet current and future demands
for individual, organizational, community benefit.

25. Learning: Conceptual Space
past
future
intentional
formal
unintentional
informal

26. Training, Seminar, Workshop, Webinar, Conference, Coaching, Mentoring, Shadowing, Secondment, Job rotation, Fellowship, Sabbatical, Induction, Internship, Experiential learning, Action learning, Special assignment, Gaming and games, Simulation, On-boarding, On-the-job training, Learning by doing, Performance reviews, Feedback seeking, Self-directed learning, Media consumption, Knowledge sharing, Deliberate observation, After Action Review, Social interaction, Reflection, …

27. Learning as Process & Stakeholders
Work Design & Job Content Learning Goal & Content Organization Structure & Context
Burke & Hutchins’ (2008)

28. In other words Learning is not an event but a process.
Learning is situational and requires opportunities, practice, and support.
Learning is social and involves motivation, feedback, and leadership.
Do something.
Be deliberate, systematic, and evidence-based.
Make learning an integral part of your endeavour. No more lip service to talent.
Measure and understand impact to change or continue what you do.
Learn.

29. Resources

30. Get involved! learningforpurpose.org

31. Dr Ramon Wenzel
@ramonwenzel
#learningforpurpose
learningforpurpose.org