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BY VICKIE COFFEY SNA LEAD TO SUCCEED TRAINER RBB EDGEWOOD SCHOOLS & TARRAH WESTERCAMP, MS, RDN, SNS SNA LEAD TO SUCCEED TRAINER WESTERCAMP CONSULTING
The School Nutrition Foundation’s LEAD to Succeed initiative provides training and workforce tools that have been developed specifically for school nutrition professionals seeking to Learn, Educate, Advance and Develop in the school nutrition field. LEAD to Succeed was made possible through a $2 million grant from the USDA and developed with a team from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business . The initiative addresses workforce development needs for school nutrition professionals in the areas of Personal Management and Communication, and Marketing and Customer Service. Thanks to the USDA grant, these high-caliber professional development tools are open to SNA members and non-members, and are available at no cost for all.
LEAD to Succeed Communication for Impact Series improves communication, marketing, and customer service skills and encompasses several learning modules including, Your Conflict Style Inventory, How are Your Listening Habits, Navigating Difficult Conversations, and many more. Training may be requested by state associations and state agencies. Reach out to ISNA or IDOE to get a training scheduled near you.
“The LEAD to Succeed workshop was an eye-opening experience, both personally and professionally. After the training, I find I am less reactive when communications don’t go the way I expected. I reflect and think about what I could have done differently. It has shown me options for responding that are new and different than my default modes of communication. Additionally, Vickie & Tarrah were excellent trainers. They were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and created a positive learning environment. From beginning to end, everything about LEAD to Succeed was fantastic!”
“LEAD to Succeed’s four leadership topics, conflict management, listening skills, leadership principles, and communication skills, are essential for today’s leaders.”
Matt Tomrell , Food Service Director Monroe County Community School Corporation
“Even with being in school foodservice for over 30 years, and a manager for 15+ years, the Lead to Succeed training made me stop and re-evaluate how I handle conflict and taking the time to listen to each staff member’s feelings about things that come up. When each person feels valuable and part of the team, they are more open to work through tough situations that arise.”
Becky Landes Food Service Operations Manager Manchester Community Schools
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Brenda Beverly, Elementary Cafeteria Manager Jac-Cen-Del Community Schools
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