Why People Stay and Why They Leave (3 minutes) Our workforce is our most important resource and yet recruitment and retention continues to be an issue for many child welfare agencies. In this short module, we look at the Pull factors that encourage staff to stay on the job and the Push factors that encourage …
Strengths Based Teams The path to great leadership starts with a deep understanding of the strengths you bring to the table. Since no one can be good at it all, learn how to build a strengths based team (4 min) so you have the strengths together to get the job done.
Workforce Development Framework -Part 1 This is the second of three online learning modules to provide NCWWI’s research-based foundational knowledge, language, frameworks and approaches to strengthen leadership efforts and effectiveness. This module provides an orientation to the re-designed NCWWI Workforce Development Framework with a focus on the process of implementation.
Results-Oriented Culture Leaders in a results-oriented culture look at data, interpret it, and take action to make changes to improve outcomes based on the information the data provide. In this 7-minute module, we explore the characteristics of a results-oriented culture and share strategies for developing and enhancing an organization culture focused on results.
Workforce Development Framework -Part 2 This is the last of three online learning modules to provide NCWWI’s research-based foundational knowledge, language, frameworks and approaches to strengthen leadership efforts and effectiveness. This module provides an orientation to the re-designed NCWWI Workforce Development Framework with a focus on the components.
Screening Strategies Once you have a pool of candidates to choose from, what tools are available to help you screen them for appropriateness to the job? This one hour module provides competency-based strategies to help you choose the right candidate.
Coaching Strategies Coaching is a critical strategy in transfer of learning and implementation of change. This one hour module offers supervisors the opportunity to improve their knowledge of coaching and the role of the supervisor in the coaching process. Interactive exercises are designed to increase knowledge and skills with specific coaching strategies.
Recruitment Strategies Finding qualified workers who are likely to stay is a major challenge in child welfare. This one hour module shares some specific strategies and examples from other states that can make your recruitment efforts more successful.
Creating an Inclusive Team Culture (6.5 minutes) People need to work in a culture and climate where they feel valued and part of a team committed to a common goal. This six and a half minute module describes how people need to be included in meaningful decision-making and see that diversity and individual differences are …
Performance Managment In Child Welfare (5 minutes) The quality of supervision, clear performance expectations and a coherent, consistent performance management system are key factors in promoting commitment and retention of staff. At just under five minutes, this short module describes the importance of making performance management an on-going process and illustrates the parallel between performance …
