Is your definition of safety too narrow? How do you enhance safety? Below are some ideas of what you can discuss with your team, administration, committee, board, etc.: After reading the article “Hitting the Nail on the Head: Prioritizing Safety … Continue reading
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The toilet clogs, the mice “overwintered”, the kitchen refrigerator isn’t cooling properly. The list never stops. What is the attitude your staff has towards these occurrences? “There’s always something…” “things are always breaking…” “can’t get ahead” “it’s just normal” But … Continue reading
There’s nothing like a new tool. The feel in your hand. High performance. But over time, how do you keep your tools in tip-top shape? Below are some ideas of what you can discuss with your team, administration, committee, … Continue reading
It’s a New Year…Now might be a good time to review… People who are in the maintenance and construction-related professions often have a higher risk of workplace injuries. Thus is it important to address and continually monitor issues and concerns. … Continue reading
“Fix Things” “Supervise” “Organize volunteers” “Plan” “Clean” But how does your answer directly tie into your mission? How does your answer tie into the team that you work with? For another perspective read the article below and discuss the question … Continue reading
Everyone works hard to have their facilities clean for different campers and guests. But is your level of custodial cleanliness what you wish? Is that level by happenstance, or by intention? Below are some ideas of what you can discuss … Continue reading
Below is a link that describes the changes some campgrounds are undergoing nationally. If you have a campground section of your operation, you might want to discuss the direction among your staff. What’s your reaction to the article? Why? What … Continue reading
We’re in the information age with lots of data. With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: Why do we need to plan more than one year-out? How many years do we need? How do we know what areas we … Continue reading
We’re in the information age with lots of data. With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: What faculties data do you collect and use? (such as utilities, soil, noxious weeds, number of service calls, maintenance requests?) Who manages your … Continue reading
With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: What is the process for your Food Services Supervisor to give input into the annual budget process for kitchen equipment for the replacement schedule and associated estimated costs (ovens, walk-in refrigerators, dishwashers, … Continue reading
With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: What are the benefits of having the property director and executive aligned with philosophies, priorities, strategic direction, responding to guest/camper needs, etc.? What are the strengths in the relationship? What is one … Continue reading
With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: What direct and indirect annual facility costs are included in guest fees? (utilities, supplies, services such as pest control, etc.) Are the costs adequate for the property’s needs? Does your written paragraph … Continue reading
With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., take a look at the graphic. What is the current financial stage of your property? Or does it span more than one? Has the organization always been in the same stage? How … Continue reading
Snakes, alligators, mice, spiders, ticks, bears, etc. are just part of the natural setting right? Some are poisonous, some can cause damage, some carry diseases. As a staff member, you live in the area and have acquired a lot of … Continue reading
For most people, it’s easier to work with your team when things are going well. People are in high spirits. Compliments are prolific. But what about when it’s difficult to find the information? Or what if the data gives the … Continue reading