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Best Practices: Working with Your Board ($)
Learn how to effectively work with your Board of Directors. You will discover best practices for creating effective communication, running productive meetings and leading collaborative decision-making. Share your challenges and get your questions answered.
Read MoreEffective Communication in CACFP Food Service ($)
Whether you’re managing kitchen staff, supporting front-line team members or coordinating across CACFP sites, strong communication is key to building effective teams and a positive service environment.
Read MoreThe Power of Pause: Regulate Yourself to Lead and Serve with Strength ($)
It takes just one minute to shift a situation. Learn the
importance of pausing to center yourself, manage emotions
and lead with clarity.
Healthy Staff, Healthy Kids: Cultivating Wellness for Your Teams ($)
The work of child nutrition professionals is important, nurturing and fulfilling even while it is equally demanding and challenging.
Read MoreCommunicating with Impact ($)
Your brain processes nearly 80 GB of data in a single day. That’s about as much as watching 16 movies in a row! It’s no wonder we often feel overwhelmed by the idea of having to hold difficult conversations with our coworkers. Learn about a series of tools that can help you improve your communication and feedback competency, equipping you with a means for having more impactful conversations.
Read MoreRecruitment Outreach: Enrolling Providers, Engaging Families ($)
Looking to promote the CACFP to new providers and centers who aren’t on the food program? Trying to figure out how to let parents know how your participation in CACFP means their children are getting a healthy start in life? Learn why it’s important to add regular outreach activities to your to-do list and what steps you can take to improve your recruitment efforts.
Read MoreFinding the Leader in You ($)
Are you ready to become a successful leader? Explore key concepts and strategies to develop leadership skills and qualities within yourself. Identify and recognize your personal leadership strengths and areas for growth to unlock your full potential.
Read MoreMarketing Your Business: Marketing Yourself ($)
By positioning yourself as a subject matter expert in your field, you are also elevating your organization, which can give you the advantage when growing your program. Learn how to start your journey with easy steps you can implement immediately or find out how to take the next step to marketing yourself.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence for Child Nutrition ($)
Have you heard about Artificial Intelligence, but are unsure where to begin or how it could be beneficial to your program? Discover the basics of large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, and how you can use them in your current role within child nutrition settings
Read MoreTaking a Bilateral Approach to Self-Care ($)
It’s easy for providers to put the needs of the children they care for ahead of their own well-being. However, it is essential for them to prioritize their own mental and physical health in order to provide the best care for those they serve. Learn how to incorporate self-care into your daily routine to improve overall selfwellness.
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