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 and we're so grateful.

See what else Michael is up to on May 12th, 13th and May 26th with ACA Illinois.

“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.) www.acail.org/beststafftraining

“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.) www.acail.org/superstaff

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What are you going to do to make online staff training successful? Let us know in the comments!

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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

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Host Links:

Hosts: 

• Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood
• Kelly Schuna, Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch

Guest:

• Michael Brandwein - Speaker, Trainer, Author - www.michaelbrandwein.com  

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