by Jody Oates | Jan 21, 2022 | Assessments & Best Practices
When Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center new Glen Rose, TX, needed to hire a new Executive Director last year, it was an easy choice to work with Jody at Kaleidoscope. Jody had already built a strong foundation as their consultant who guided the new strategic plan and...
by Jody Oates | Jan 10, 2022 | Assessments & Best Practices
It’s no secret that best practices change, and circumstances (pandemics, staffing challenges, the economy) force new best practices more quickly. Because of many of these circumstances, retreat centers need to adapt much more often than ever before. The Changing World...
by Jody Oates | Dec 9, 2021 | Assessments & Best Practices, Strategies for Growth
I’m a big believer in celebrating and thanking people as often as possible. Of course, the more those acts of appreciation can be customized to the receiver, the better. However, the end of the year is a great time to do a whole team appreciation event. Whether you...
by Jody Oates | Nov 23, 2021 | Assessments & Best Practices
Fact – most camp boards do not do an annual evaluation of their executive director. Myth: Evaluating an Executive Director is a hard thing to do. Every fall, after the summer season has been tucked in and put to bed, there is a natural transition to a new...
by Jody Oates | Nov 8, 2021 | Assessments & Best Practices, Strategies for Growth
One of our most popular posts to date is 5 Things Camp Executives Wish Their Board Members Did Better. We thought it might be interesting to turn the tables and share this post, highlighting five things every board member wishes their executive director would do...
by Jody Oates | Oct 25, 2021 | Assessments & Best Practices, Strategies for Growth
Preparing for the conference Annual camp conferences are more than just a place to connect with old friends and let your proverbial hair down for a couple of days. They are a place to learn, make new connections, and grow as a professional. To get the most from...
