C. J. Huff to lecture on "creating a positive workplace"

During his last four years as superintendent of the Joplin R-8 School District. C. J. Huff was the chief reason that more than half of the district's faculty left, with an average of more than 100 per year leaving.

Naturally, that makes Huff an expert in how to create a positive workplace.

Huff, billed as "Dr. C. J. Huff, EdD, Washington Speakers Bureau, Retired Superintendent, Joplin School District, will offer two courses on that topic during the annual conference of the National Association of Educational Office Professionals, scheduled for July 13-16 in St. Louis.

The course is described in this fashion:

SMILE! THE EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL’S ROLE IN CREATING A POSITIVE WORKPLACE -  In this session, educational office professionals will gain insight into their value in establishing and supporting a positive work environment. In addition to recent research on the topic of workplace climate, participants will be given an opportunity to share practical strategies to improve the quality of the office.

Huff will also conduct two courses based on his "heroism" following the Joplin Tornado:

THE 3 R’S OF CRISIS….READINESS, RESPONSE, RECOVERY - Dr. C. J. Huff, EdD, Washington Speakers Bureau, Retired Superintendent, Joplin School District In this session, educational office professionals will learn about their critical role in dealing with crisis situations and how they can help their organizations prepare for the unthinkable. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of the crisis cycle and practical tips and lessons learned that can be applied before, during, and after crisis situations.