Delegate Like Your Job Depends On It - CampHacker #204
Do you keep saying “it would be faster if I just did it?”
Are you a camp professional struggling with delegation? Travis and Chris sit down and discuss the intricacies of effective delegation, sharing personal experiences, strategies, and tools to help camp directors empower their team and improve camp operations. From understanding the importance of communication to leveraging AI tools and overcoming ego, this podcast episode is packed with valuable insights for every camp manager looking to create a more efficient, stress-free environment. This episode will equip you with the knowledge to make a lasting impact on your camp community.
Hear more about:
01:31 The Importance of Delegation
02:42 Challenges in Delegation
05:58 Effective Communication for Delegation
07:23 Understanding the Value of Your Time
09:28 Planning for Succession
13:21 Overcoming Ego in Delegation
20:47 Building Confidence Through Delegation
26:11 Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
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Tool of the Week - Make Yourself a Better Camp Director
Chris - Magnesium Citrate - https://amzn.to/4fIIvhR
Travis - Ellie Middleton - I love her LinkedIn post from today talking about this framework and explaining why it's important. She also has a new book out that I haven't had a chance to look at yet. She also has a new PDF guide available that I hope to check out soon. The important thing to look at is in this illustration: vague instructions and the anxiety and questions that arise from those vague instructions. If your brain only works literally, there are so many factors to consider when you're considering a vague instruction, making it almost impossible to follow through on that instruction.
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Your Hosts
Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
Chris Hudson, Camp Consultant and Director - Camp Highlight
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