What to Do When Your Lose Your Dream Team - Camp Code #104

It’s one of those, not “if” but “when” types of situations…

As camp directors, we’ve all had THAT summer where many of our senior staff and our reliable leaders have started their life beyond camp. When we lose our reliable staff, we have to reset and revisit our needs at camp. Beth, Gabz and Ruby have all been there and have curated a to-do list to help leaders adjust for a summer with new staff.

Below are a few highlights and to take in all the insights. Have a listen today! 

  • Revisit your job descriptions and evaluate the needs of what you are looking for

  • Adjust the positions and required training to meet your realities

  • Reach out to those dream team employees to learn what did/did not work

  • Leverage online meetups to train new members of your team and develop your foundation

  • Prepare to provide extra support to new leaders

  • Use mentorship (previous staff members) who can come in to support the new leaders

  • Consider dynamic duos for leadership roles

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Best Practice for Leadership Training

From Gabrielle:

Before Gabz comes to camp, she writes down the names of staff members on a thank you card and then set a timeline on when she needs to distribute them. Writing the names at the beginning of camp training helps keep her accountable on reflecting and thanking each of her staff members and recognizes how grateful she is to be surrounded by your staff.

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