Building Trust with Staff - Camp Code #59

Camp Code

It All Starts with Trust!

Managing summer camp staff, no problem...managing summer camp staff that don’t trust one another, that is where the challenge lays. Having staff sharing information, collaborating and working toward common goals is the foundation of trust and can bring the best out of your staff. Beth defines trust as reliance on the character, ability, strength or truth of someone or something. Breaking that down, trust means that you rely on someone else to do something, to the extent that you are willing to put yourself on the line for that thing. Trust is what brings teams together, so in this episode Gabrielle, Beth and Ruby breakdown how to develop trust within your team.

Below are some tips on how to develop trust with your staff, we encourage you to listen in for more on...

Starting with online meet and greets

Using staff training as a job interview for the Camp Director. Use it as a way to work for your staff to earn their trust

Work with your staff to build connections. Set the expectations with senior staff, and have them work with new staff to build connections and confidence

Because I said I would - a TED talk on making promises, keeping them and the honour of our word

Have a listen to hear about the great list of tricks and tips on how we can engage our staff and develop trust ultimately building great staff for your summer camp.

Leadership Training Best Practice

From Beth:

Align your words with your actions.

When you notice your staff doing something that they maybe shouldn’t be doing, try asking “So, what’s your plan?”. You may be surprised by their thoughts and ideas and it will help maintain trust!

Your Hosts:

Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau

Beth Allison, Camp Consultant - CampHacker.tv

Ruby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby Outdoors

Thanks to our sponsor for this episode:

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