Somehow I Manage: Program of the Month Recognition
These posts will share some management tricks I use/have used/will never use again! For as long as I have managed people, I have been told that I am a good leader. I have limited staff turnover in a field where that epidemic is high. Several of my staff tell me I am the best boss they have had, although they know I love a good brown nosing. My staff seem generally happy most of the time. So what's the key to my success? I really don't have an answer. I have things that I do t
Somehow I Manage: YDP of the Month Program
These posts will share some management tricks I use/have used/will never use again! For as long as I have managed people, I have been told that I am a good leader. I have limited staff turnover in a field where that epidemic is high. Several of my staff tell me I am the best boss they have had, although they know I love a good brown nosing. My staff seem generally happy most of the time. So what's the key to my success? I really don't have an answer. I have things that I do t
Observe This!
Oftentimes, a necessary part of our jobs is to observe and/or review our staff members or programs. Finding easy to understand, targeted review templates is difficult. These sample observation templates can be very helpful when attempting to ensure a quality Club experience. Quick/Drop In Observation This observation is ideal for a drop-in, quick review of a staff member. Click here for the At a Glance Observation created by Tony Ary, Program Director Program Centered Evaluat
Somehow I Manage: The Staffle
These posts will share some management tricks I use/have used/will never use again! For as long as I have managed people, I have been told that I am a good leader. I have limited staff turnover in a field where that epidemic is high. Several of my staff tell me I am the best boss they have had, although they know I love a good brown nosing. My staff seem generally happy most of the time. So what's the key to my success? I really don't have an answer. I have things that I do t
Interview with the VampHIRE.
It's that time of the year. With fall quickly approaching, we are all scrambling to find quality staff that will uphold our mission and values. Staff that will make a positive impact in the lives of kids. Staff that know how to adapt, recognize others, and take constructive criticism well. These people are hard to find, but by God they exist. Just scroll down to the end of this post and see how amazing my lil' summer staffie angels are! But it does take hard work and commitme
