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Professional Development Catalog
(Program Culture and
Team Collaboration)
All trainings can be adapted to meet your specific needs and can be presented in person or virtually.
Build a Positive Culture: We are Better Together!
Positivity is powerful! Recruit and retain well-prepared and committed staff to serve our children by building a positive culture, or personality. The culture of an afterschool program can have a great effect on youth development. Establishing an effective communication plan keeps all stakeholders informed and can clarify and unite for a common goal. Building trust and collaboration is beneficial to fostering a caring staff. Creating positive relationships with stakeholders, establishing a shared vision, and setting the tone are essential. Join us to review and discuss the three C’s of positive culture: caring, communication, and collaboration. We are certainly better together!
Building Teams and Relationships
How can you build positive, productive, caring teams in the workplace? It begins with building positive relationships and setting clear expectations within your organization along with injecting a bit of humor along the way. Team building has several major objectives, one of which is enhancing good communication with participants as team members and individuals. There is also increased productivity and creativity which only supports the morale and positive rapport within your organization. Research has found when teams are at their personal best, they follow these five practices: model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, and encourage the heart. This training offers a powerful opportunity for you to reflect on each essential element, think beyond your personal agenda, and to involve others in the planning and the doing while having fun along the way.
Connect, Collaborate, Conquer: Building Team Potential
In today's dynamic workplace, success hinges on building strong, collaborative teams. This interactive session will empower leaders to foster meaningful workplace connections and build supportive work environments. Fun, engaging activities will spark discourse about effective communication and meaningful team building. Through interaction and discussions, attendees will reflect on the value of beneficial leadership practices such as creating essential support systems, incorporating inclusive decision-making, and regularly recognizing staff and program strengths and successes. Participants will examine the characteristics of emotional intelligence and the important role it plays in establishing and repairing professional relationships. Learn about practical tools and strategies that will help you create a collaborative, resilient program culture that elevates both individual and team potential.(Note: Due to the collaborative nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Fostering Positive Relationships to Build an Effective Team
Part of being an effective team is forming and maintaining positive relationships among staff. Positivity is contagious, but so is negativity. In this session, we will examine strategies for engaging in important coaching discussions, tackling those difficult conversations when necessary, and breaking down barriers to communication. Creating a culture of collaboration will help you build trust and foster positive relationships among staff, which will positively impact the overall quality of your childcare or afterschool program.
Growing Together: Teambuilding Ideas for Cultivating Connections among Staff
Strong teams start with strong connections! In this interactive session, participants will explore engaging teambuilding activities designed to foster positive relationships, enhance communication, and strengthen emotional intelligence among staff. Through hands-on exercises and discussions, participants will gain practical strategies for building a sense of community, improving collaboration, and creating a supportive work environment where educators thrive.
It's All About Relationships: Build and Support Others
Building and supporting relationships is crucial for personal and professional growth. It involves effective communication, active listening, empathy, and being there for others. Strong relationships can lead to mutual benefits and a positive environment for everyone involved. How do you build relationships with colleagues? This session will offer ideas and allow participants to share their successes.
Morale - The Foundation for Building and Sustaining a Healthy Work Environment
A healthy culture boosts morale. Healthy interpersonal relationships, management styles, HR, and many more factors influence culture. Focusing on the 3Ts: Tone, Time, Talent Support and Development will help leaders/directors set the tone of the culture in their building and boost the morale of employees. This session will help leaders/directors understand the need to be welcoming and respectful to all and to create a voice for employees to boost the morale of their organization and in turn strengthen the work of their employees.
Strong Relationships, Stronger Teams: Building Staff Success
"The best leaders are those who inspire and empower others to reach their full potential." (Oprah Winfrey) Discover how to transform your childcare center through the power of meaningful relationships. In this interactive session, we will explore the pivotal role of effective communication, authentic appreciation, and consistent support in fostering a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration and mutual respect. Learn practical strategies to strengthen your team by cultivating an environment where every team member's voice is not only heard but celebrated, leading to increased engagement, retention, and professional growth.
We're All in this Together! Creating a Culture in which Everyone Feels Heard, Valued, and Supported
“The best leaders are those who inspire and empower others to reach their full potential.” (Oprah Winfrey) In this training, we will explore the pivotal role of effective communication, appreciation, and support in fostering a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration and mutual respect. Strengthen your team by cultivating an environment in which every team member’s voice is not only heard but celebrated.
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