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Why we changed careers to work with children

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  • Tuesday, January 28, 2020
  • | CYP Now
Many children’s and youth services are experiencing staffing shortages and need to recruit new blood. Tom de Castella explores why some people change career to work in the sector.

Beating burnout

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  • Tuesday, January 30, 2018
  • | CYP Now
Former social worker Mike Bush, now a consultant and trainer on mental health in the workplace, advises managers on strategies to help their staff avoid "burning out" and leaving the profession.

Recruiting a diverse board

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  • Tuesday, February 27, 2018
  • | CYP Now
Many charities struggle to recruit trustees effectively, yet a diverse board with a good mix of skills and experience ensures organisations get the scrutiny and guidance that they need to survive and thrive.

Leadership: Adapt to stay relevant

Youth work organisations have had to learn to adapt to survive in a tough economic times, but knowing how to adapt to stay relevant is a valuable skill that can ensure the work they do continues to be effective.

Imperfect leadership

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  • Monday, September 23, 2019
  • | CYP Now
Too often those at the top of organisations are expected to live up to unrealistic standards of success, but 'imperfect' leaders can empower the people they work with while building more effective teams.

Leadership: Change management

Ensure services transform for the better by developing a successful change management programme across an entire organisation, in which challenges can be identified and addressed as early as possible.

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