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Maybe you've been there before. "She was such a good DSP but now that she's a supervisor, she's really struggling... Now what!?" If so, you're not alone. And while the specifics of that situation may have a fairly straightforward solution, it begs the question, how did we get here in the first place?

The all-too-common challenge of the struggling new supervisor doesn't need to repeat itself. Instead, leverage three keys that can transform workforce development in your organization. 

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Do your frontline supervisors sometimes unintentionally contribute to staff turnover? It happens so easily because... Most supervisors were never trained to lead.  Get The 7 Quiet Danger Signs Your Supervisors Are Burning Out Their Teams and learn how high-retention agencies spot — and fix — these issues fast. https://iddleader.com/burnout

It's such a sinking feeling to put all this time and effort (and expense) into a staff retention initiative only to have it... drum roll... fail to actually increase staff retention. But the good news is that the story doesn't end there.

In this episode, Nate discusses how to create initiatives that WORK, and how to identify the key factors in determining what is needed at your organization.

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Do your frontline supervisors sometimes unintentionally contribute to staff turnover? It happens so easily because... Most supervisors were never trained to lead.  Get The 7 Quiet Danger Signs Your Supervisors Are Burning Out Their Teams and learn how high-retention agencies spot — and fix — these issues fast. https://iddleader.com/burnout

Truth is, DSP retention can never really be about "retaining" staff. That just means they didn't leave. The true goal of DSP retention is always about building a workplace that your staff love, so that they actually WANT to come to work each day. And it all begins with onboarding and orientation...

Change your organization's paradigm and you will change your retention results. Not because of a new slogan or initiative, but because your organization fundamentally treats people better. This episode dives into the different approaches to onboarding between successful organizations and those that churn through staff. 

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Do your frontline supervisors sometimes unintentionally contribute to staff turnover? It happens so easily because... Most supervisors were never trained to lead.  Get The 7 Quiet Danger Signs Your Supervisors Are Burning Out Their Teams and learn how high-retention agencies spot — and fix — these issues fast. https://iddleader.com/burnout

High impact supervisions are more crucial than many providers realize in creating a culture that fosters DSP retention. In this episode, you will hear the three key qualities of a high-impact supervision and how you--and the supervisors in your organization--can leverage the seemingly mundane task of meeting with staff into something that makes people love being part of your team. 

Clear actions and clear outcomes to help you supercharge your supervisions. And, the high-impact supervision framework will let you create a structure for successful supervisions for the leaders you lead. 

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Do your frontline supervisors sometimes unintentionally contribute to staff turnover? It happens so easily because... Most supervisors were never trained to lead.  Get The 7 Quiet Danger Signs Your Supervisors Are Burning Out Their Teams and learn how high-retention agencies spot — and fix — these issues fast. https://iddleader.com/burnout

Maybe you've already tried increasing the DSP appreciation budget or added some extra benefits. Maybe you've been chalking up a high turnover rate to the job market and reimbursement rates. Maybe you've been trying hard NOT to look too closely at your turnover rate because, frankly, it's just so discouraging.
 
Whatever your backstory, this episode gives clear and actionable first steps to help you get real results on reducing turnover. Spoiler alert: it doesn't take a massive budget, but it does take targeted actions.

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Do your frontline supervisors sometimes unintentionally contribute to staff turnover? It happens so easily because... Most supervisors were never trained to lead.  Get The 7 Quiet Danger Signs Your Supervisors Are Burning Out Their Teams and learn how high-retention agencies spot — and fix — these issues fast. https://iddleader.com/burnout

What's it really like for the DSPs who work at your organization? Nearly every IDD Provider is focused on providing person-centered care, but have you considered the "employee experience" and are you in touch with what it looks like to make it better for your staff? This episode gives practical input on how to leverage the employee experience so that you can increase your staff retention.

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Do your frontline supervisors sometimes unintentionally contribute to staff turnover? It happens so easily because... Most supervisors were never trained to lead.  Get The 7 Quiet Danger Signs Your Supervisors Are Burning Out Their Teams and learn how high-retention agencies spot — and fix — these issues fast. https://iddleader.com/burnout