How to Chase Your Training Stakeholders without Looking Desperate with Carson Parrish

In nonprofit Learning and Development, we depend on stakeholders to get our work done. But our stakeholders have their own priorities, so we often end up chasing, pushing, and sometimes telling ourselves that they don't value our work. In this episode of Learning for Good, I sit down with Carson Parrish, Director of Learning and Development at Seed Company, to talk about what it takes to actually work well with the stakeholders we depend on.  Collaboration starts long before the project does, with trust, real curiosity about what your stakeholders value, and an invitation to bring them all the way into the work. **▶️ How to Chase Your Training Stakeholders without Looking Desperate with Carson Parrish** **▶️ Key Points:** 00:00:00 Learning and Development Depends on Stakeholders 00:03:31 Carson's Career Pivot from Law Enforcement to Nonprofit L&D 00:06:58 How to Build Effective Stakeholder Relationships 00:12:41 Engaging with Stakeholders 00:19:30 Managing Stakeholder Disagreements 00:24:42 How to Stop Chasing Stakeholders **Resources from this episode:** Join the Learning for Good Summit on October 28: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/influence-to-action  Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective **Connect with Carson** LinkedIn: Carson Parrish  Website: seedcompany.com **Connect with Heather** LinkedIn: Heather Burright Website: skillmastersmarket.com Book an interest call with Heather here. **⭐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.** Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations. Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization. Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions! **Produced by** Ideablossoms