There is a critical shortage of ECEs. Centres are struggling to hire, and keep, staff. Even when they do have a full roster, sometimes those people haven’t developed the experience and skills they need. This is a workshop for leaders. It is designed to help supervisors, administrators, and classroom leaders build the team they need by intentionally developing the people they have. A supervisor in an ECE centre hasn’t necessarily learned how to intentionally develop adults. That critical leadership skill makes all the difference to the health of their teams. Luckily, it can be taught! In this workshop, participants will learn how to observe their team and identify important strengths, as well as gaps in their skills. They’ll learn how to frame those observations so that they can be well-received by the staff they supervise. We will use a tool, The Development Loop, to create plans for growth, and implement ongoing reflection and intentional action to increase the competency of staff.