All too often, L&D feels like a last resort in the workplace. We, as L&D, need to be brought in earlier in the process of decision-making. We have experience and expertise to share and we have value to add, and we can help shape that final decision. In this episode, I’m sharing some tips to help build relationships so that L&D can become the first response in your nonprofit. ▶️ Is L&D a Last Resort or a First Response?  ▶️ Key Points: 05:14 Building relationships between L&D and other teams 06:07 Sharing the value of people development 07:22 Tell AND show others in your business what L&D can do 09:05 Share the business impact of people development Resources from this episode: 2024 HR Trends Report: https://hr.mcleanco.com/research/ss/hr-trends-report-2024 Episode 59: Measuring the Impact of Your Training with L&D Detective Kevin M. Yates Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective Was this episode helpful? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review! 👇👇👇 Know anyone who would benefit from this episode? SHARE this with your friends. 🔗 Connect with Heather Linkedin: Heather Burright Website: skillmastersmarket.com Book an interest call with Heather here.