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Securing your support team

Securing your support team. Mark Haupt. DISGRUNTLED feeling or expressing discontent or anger DIS- a Latin prefix having a negative or reversing force; the opposite -GRUNTLE to put in good humor; cause to be more favorably inclined ; gain the good will of.

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Securing your support team

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  1. Securing your support team Mark Haupt

  2. DISGRUNTLED feeling or expressing discontent or anger DIS- a Latin prefix having a negative or reversing force; the opposite -GRUNTLE to put in good humor; cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

  3. “Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18

  4. “A gentle answer quietens anger, but a harsh one stirs it up” Proverbs 15:1

  5. An ounce of prevention A. Pray for the parents. B. Communicate early and often. • Send monthly or bimonthly newsletters. • Use the “Accelerator”. • Have an open door policy.

  6. An ounce of prevention • Provide a safe environment. • Screen each staff member. • Keep things in good repair. • Deal with aggressive behavior. • Do not ignore accusations of injury or abuse. • Have a parent orientation.

  7. An ounce of prevention • Schedule an opening night parent/staff fellowship. • Explain the handbook. • Explain “slanted news.” • Use parent conferences. • Utilize communications envelopes. • Do not let parents neglect their financial responsibilities.

  8. An ounce of prevention • Document problem behavior. • Discipline properly. • Exercise discipline fairly and consistently. • Set discipline policies. • Keep parents informed. • Have on file an activity release form. • Have a usable emergency phone number.

  9. A pound of cure A. Remember certain things before the conference. • Expect parents to have a strong bias. • Realize parents may overreact. • Understand parents may be upset. • Use Biblical principles as the key to problem solving.

  10. A pound of cure • Start on a positive note. • Do not propose your solution first. • Leave minor statements unchallenged. • Use active or reflective listening. • Describe the problem. • Use statements of fact. • Avoid generalizations.

  11. A pound of cure • Admit your mistakes. • Support other staff members. • Keep information confidential. • End with a course of action.

  12. Securing your support team Mark Haupt

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