Why some SN Programs Succeed and others, well… not so much
Want to know why some SN Programs soar?
Top 8 Reasons Why Some School Nutrition Programs Succeed
There is no silver bullet when it comes to school nutrition success because the challenges to each program are as unique and diverse as our student body population. But there are some characteristics that the successful programs seem to have in common. How many of them does your local system possess? The best thing about this list is that each of these characteristics is attainable by all of us.
- Inspiring Leadership-The best programs have leaders who inspire their teams to want to work together to achieve departmental goals
- Great Food-The food is consistently prepared at a high standard
- Excellence in Execution-All schools are comparable in meeting the high expectations of the leadership
- Bench Strength-The next leader is always being groomed, they see a future career for themselves
- Financially Sound-Administration, Managers and Staff understand and make sound financial decisions
- Positive Environment-Overall workplace is positive and staff enjoy coming to work
- Student Focus-Organization understands their mission is academic support and they pursue that mission in every decision they make
- Understand their Customer-They know and create strategies around their three customers
Daily Customers- Students
Economic Customer- Parents
Environmental Customer- School and District Administration and teachers
