The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast

523 Stop Talking, Start Teaching: Methods That Make Staff Training Work

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Are your staff meetings leaving you frustrated—and your team stuck in the same place week after week?

On this episode of Childcare Director’s Chair, we’re diving into how to teach adults new skills that actually stick. You’ll hear practical strategies, real childcare examples, and Chair-style insights to help you:

  • Turn meetings into skill-building sessions
  • Use modeling, practice, reflection, and peer learning
  • Avoid common pitfalls that keep training from working

This episode is packed with actionable tips you can start using this week to empower your team and strengthen your program culture.

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