Do you have employee engagement data sitting in a survey report with no plan for turning it into action?

In this episode of Learning for Good, I sit down with Wilson Kirkpatrick, Director of People Operations at Waterford.org, to talk about how they used employee engagement data to design a coaching program that strengthened leadership trust and psychological safety.

Many nonprofit leaders collect engagement survey data every year, but once the report comes back, it often sits untouched. That data only becomes valuable when you pair it with a deliberate cycle of listening, understanding, and acting, turning a single survey into an ongoing system for organizational growth.

▶️ How to Align Learning with Data with Nonprofit HR Leader Wilson Kirkpatrick

▶️ Key Points:

00:00:00 Wilson's Path Into HR and People Operations

00:05:21 Inside Waterford.org's Mission and Team

00:06:16 Turning Employee Engagement Data Into a Business Case for Coaching

00:11:31 Prioritizing Quick Wins When Rolling Out Coaching

00:15:23 Measuring the Results: Engagement Score Improvements

00:17:18 Advice for Leaders Who Feel Intimidated by Data

00:19:02 Where to Find the Data Already Inside Your Organization

Resources from this episode:

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Connect with Wilson

LinkedIn: Wilson Kirkpatrick

Website: waterford.org 

Connect with Heather

LinkedIn: Heather Burright

Website: skillmastersmarket.com

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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.

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