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Team Building Ideas

Every summer, I plan a Team luncheon for the staff at my childcare center. The purpose of the luncheon is to inspire the staff to have fun together and get to know each other, especially the new staff. Also, I have an amazing team and I want to show them that I appreciate them.

Team Learning Days

Last year I hosted my 1st team building luncheon with my Georgia location at a local New Orleans inspired restaurant and we had a wonderful time. This year, I will host a luncheon at a Caribbean inspired restaurant that will include some Caribbean drinks and some fun team building games.

I am writing this blog post because I want to inspire you to build the team of your dream and to share with you some fun ways to build a team that loves to work together:

  1. Set up a group chat where the staff can post positive inspirational messages and where important staff reminders are posted. ** Nothing negative
  2. Plan team luncheons or dinners and play fun games at least twice a year. ** This could include a Fun Christmas party.
  3. Hold a monthly potluck. * Food brings everyone together
  4. Hold contest often where staff can compete with one another and offer prizes. ** Competition is a great motivator.

Please be sure to let me know if you have tried any of the ideas that I have shared above. Also, if you any ideas, feel free to comment on this post.

Happy Team Building!

Dr. Shiketa Morgan

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The Big Secret of Dealing With Staff

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I can hardly believe that it has been 5 months since I’ve blogged! I have been busy settling into a new city and working on developing my leadership team.

As I wrote my Leadership meeting agenda for this week, I was inspired to share the agenda/training with you because I know that if you have employees; you may face some of the same challenges that I have faced with having employees.

Today I am going to share with you some principles that I gained from a book that I am reading titled: How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie. 

Let’s talk about People skills

“Business is 80% People skills and 20% Knowledge”

The Big Secret of Dealing with People…

There is only one way to get anybody to do what you need them to do and that is by making them feel important and making them want to do it.

Remember this:

1.     Every body likes a compliment. (So remember to be intentional about giving compliments)

If you walk in a classroom and notice a clean and organized space, you can say; I love how you keep your room organized and clean. 

2.     Being critical kills ambition. (so give appreciation and encouragement)

Example: If you walk in a room and a teacher seems stressed. Stop and ask, is everything ok? After listening, you can say: I’m sorry you are having a rough day, but it will get better. How can I help?

An employee is late: You can say? I notice you were late, is everything ok? Then you can say, please remember to call if you anticipate being late so our rooms are not out of ratio. Also, I understand that traffic can be bad, however, please remember that it is very important that we are in compliance with the state child- to-ratio guidelines. So with that in mind, we need our team in the building on time.

So, try leaving a friendly trail of sparks of gratitude as you walk through your building. You will be surprised at how they will set sparks of friendship and connection with your team!

With your Success in Mind!

Shiketa  Morgan

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