Worried that the teacher shortage will hit your school? The U.S. will need 2.2 million new teachers over the next decade at a time when 20% of all new hires leave teaching within three years. In urban areas, 50% leave within five years. Employees rate recognition and appreciation as two of the most important reasons they stay in their jobs… without it, they start polishing their résumés and looking elsewhere. What's happening at your school?

Join Dr. Diane Hodges for a breathtaking array of surprisingly simple and spontaneous ways to recognize the best efforst of your staff—often in just minutes a day. The dividends? Huge! From the cafeteria to the classroom, you'll immediately see increased levels of productivity, cooperation, and achievement from employees who are all "Looking Forward to Monday Morning"… at your school.

Participants will learn:

• The difference between recognition vs. compensation.
• When recognition for a job well done is a stronger movitator than money.
• Why enjoyment, fun, and laughter are not just extras, but critical to staff retention.
• Easy ways to implement hundreds of fun ideas—on little or no budget.
• How to get your staff to want to take charge of the process.
• The four basic elements of a successful recognition campaign.
• Three simple approaches—something for everyone.

Perfect for a Keynote or 1-3 hour sessions