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Structural damage to your organization can be the result of:
 Lack of communication- Lack of time spent in the program/classroom
- Favoritism
- Lack of support/training
- Lack of materials
- Not listening
Demolition begins when:
- Teamwork crumbles
- Lack of trust
- Tension (staff, parents, children)
- Staff start searching for new employment opportunities
- Your community reputation waivers
- Program quality falls apart
Creating a strong foundation:
- Find fun/humor daily
- Know a staff member’s job
- Correct areas of breakdown
- Healthy environment (nutritious snacks, movement during meetings)
- Use mentors
- Have an open door communication policy
- Keep your manners
- Positive reinforcement/praise
- Know their learning styles
- Conflict resolution process
- Air grievances monthly at staff meetings
- Support extra training
- Create good feelings about coming to work
- Have some “fun” trainings
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