Virtual Staff Training - with Michael Brandwein - The Camp Owners Podcast #5
Does virtual staff training bring you to tears? Well have no fear, Michael Brandwein is here!
Among the many things on camp owners’ minds during the current landscape related to summer camp and COVID-19 is what this means for staff and staff training.
If we have to pivot from how we’ve traditionally trained staff, how we can execute a staff training that is engaging, effective, sets the tone for the culture of our staff - all from a new virtual platform?
It can be overwhelming. Not only do we have to think of technological logistics, how are we going to keep the same sort of intentionality, feeling of togetherness and camaraderie that our teams are used to?
Well, when it comes to problems, who else to help us than the man who teaches us to say, “this is just a problem, and we’re great at solving problems!”.
That’s right! We are thrilled to have Michael Brandwein on our podcast today to share his insight, knowledge and enthusiasm with camp owners as we take on this and challenging opportunity to innovate.
Michael has truly stepped up to support the camp industry during the COVID-19 pandemic and we’re grateful for the time he spent here with us on the show.
If you enjoyed this episode, and love Michael’s work, you should see what he’s working on and sign up for these events:
They will deliver terrific tools to you right at your desk or sofa, no travel required, and at a reduced cost ($65 for the two-day training). Each half-day webinar will be followed the next day with an optional half-day session for discussion, guided practice, and Q&A.
(1) Tuesday, May 12, Live at 1:30-4:30 p.m. Central: “Brandwein on Training: The Step-by-Step System for Planning & Presenting Your Best Staff Training Ever”
(May 13, Day Two Optional Bonus Discussion/Practice Session, Live at 1:30-4:00 p.m.)
Registration and content details: www.acail.org/beststafftraining
(2) Tuesday, May 26, Live at 1:30-4:30 p.m. Central: “Super Staff SuperVision: The Top Techniques to Lead Staff to Professional Performance.”
(May 27, Day Two Optional Bonus Discussion/Practice Session, Live at 1:30-4:30 p.m.)
Registration and content detail: www.acail.org/superstaff
Tune in to hear about:
The Michael Brandwein origin story
Michael’s feelings and experiences during this time as a support to the camp industry.
Tips on how camps can engage their staff to remain ready to jump into action when the time comes.
How to build team spirit, morale or camaraderie even though staff are distanced
Key themes that you would encourage directors to address in staff training in a condensed/modified version of staff development during these time
How Michael’s S.O.S.S works well for online training
What are you going to do to make online staff training successful? Let us know in the comments!
What Inspires You?
Things that inspire our hosts and guests to be the best Camp Owners they can be.
Howie: Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution on Netflix
Kelly: Untamed by Glennon Doyle - https://amzn.to/33nVGkz
Michael: Good Neighbour: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King & The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson
Host Links:
Hosts:
Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps
Kelly Schuna, Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch
Guest:
Michael Brandwein - Speaker, Trainer, Author - www.michaelbrandwein.com
Thanks to our sponsor - CampBrain!
CampBrain provides management and registration software to camps and conference centers. Serving 1200+ camps since 1994, with a dedicated staff of 45+ providing personal, caring support and building beautiful, intuitive software.
For more information visit them at https://www.campbrain.com/
What is the Camp Owners Podcast?
Whether you are a Camp Owner, an aspiring camp owner, or a lover of some of our other Go Camp Pro podcasts, we’re so happy to have you here.
The Camp Owners Podcast is here to explore a side of the summer camp world that is experienced by those that have the privilege of running an independent program.
In this world of camp, the stakes are high. Not only do private camps have the same goals, aspirations and responsibilities that other camps have, but there is also usually a ton of personal livelihood on the line. When you OWN a camp, you really do own the successes and failures that any for-profit enterprise faces.
On this podcast, our hosts, Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna will be joined by some seasoned prime camp professionals to dive deep into the issues that most private camp pros will need to face, and the best practices that they use to create, and sustain a summer camp for their campers to enjoy summer after summer.
In season one, tune in to the podcast monthly to hear about topics like Camp As a Business, Camp Insurance, Buying and Selling Camps, Work/Life Balance, Pricing, Staff Training & Engagement
Thanks for tuning in! If you have any feedback, please get in touch with our producer, Matt at matt@gocamp.pro.