Essential Staff Training Activities

Essential Staff Training Activities

By Jim Cain, Clare Marie Hannon, and Dave Knobbe

Overview
Essential Staff Training Activities is an invaluable resource for anyone responsible for preparing and developing staff teams. Designed to make training more engaging and effective, this book features a robust collection of experiential activities that reinforce key components of staff development. Whether you’re leading a camp, school, corporate team, or nonprofit, these activities help foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing staff culture.

Features

• Over 50 activities addressing a wide range of training topics

• Suitable for any staff training environment—camps, schools, businesses, and organizations

• Topics include ice breakers, leadership, trust-building, creative problem solving, decision making, building consensus, character development, adapting to change, communication, teamwork, goal setting, conflict resolution, group development stages, engagement, unity, community, and connection

• Activities designed for immediate use with minimal preparation and materials

Why We Love It
Essential Staff Training Activities stands out for its breadth and practicality. The book empowers facilitators to create dynamic, interactive training sessions that go beyond lectures and handouts. By focusing on real-world skills—like communication, trust, and teamwork—these activities help staff members connect, collaborate, and thrive. The variety ensures there’s something for every training need, making it a must-have for anyone committed to building strong, effective teams.