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Developed with input from industry professionals, GCCL’s curricula and training will improve the services and outcomes that children, youth, and families experience when they come to the attention of service systems, e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, and education.
Over the past several weeks my colleagues and I have responded to multiple calls about staff recruitment and retention. While the human services…
Succession planning is more important now than ever. With many seasoned employees retiring, skills gaps, and fierce competition for top talent, many…
Multiple studies have pointed out the irrefutable link between employee retention and effective supervision. Think about it. Have you left a job because you essentially fired your boss? I learned…
“We need to do a better job holding people accountable.” How many times…
Many managers feel as if they must do everything themselves so that it is done correctly. Some even feel stressed when you assign tasks to others. The truth about delegation is that it is an…
When many think of onboarding they think about explaining benefits, touring the building, and signing required paperwork that usually occurs during…
Every organization needs to establish criteria for what actions, performance, and contributions should result in a reward or recognition. It is critical that…
A couple of weeks ago, I was sharing my experience about a client with a trusted colleague. After more than a year working with this organization, I stated…
Being a manager comes with numerous challenges. One of these challenges is managing your direct reports (managing down) while also meeting the needs of your supervisor…
Professional development literature consistently states that coaching activities are crucial in ensuring staff skill acquisition and the effective implementation of approaches…
As a consultant and trainer, I am often asked about effective strategies for improving employee retention. There is…
With the increasing diversity in today’s workplace, employers must be prepared to deal with the multiplicity of issues it…
Welcome back for Part 2 of Intentional Professional Development. During Part 1, I discussed the first three components involved in intentional…
Let’s talk a little about Intentional Professional Development, which involves external and internal service trainings, work experience, formal…
Supervisors and managers play a vital role in the support and retention of staff, achievement of organizational…
When I reflect back on my own 30-plus years spent in the field of youth…
