Exploring the Effectiveness of a Retreat Method for Extension Staff

Authors

Steven M. Worker, University of California, Division of Agricultural and Natural ResourcesFollow
Russell D. Hill, University of California, Division of Agricultural and Natural ResourcesFollow
JoLynnn C. Miller, University of California, Division of Agricultural and Natural ResourcesFollow
Charles G. Go, University of California, Division of Agricultural and Natural ResourcesFollow
Rita J. Boyes, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFollow

Volume

53

Issue

6

DOI

10.34068/joe.53.06.12

Abstract

The California 4-H Association hosted two retreats to support its members with goals of balancing professional development with intentional relationship building. Evaluations demonstrated that staff found the intentional balance of time spent in unstructured, semi-structured, and structured time offered opportunities to grow professionally while building relationships with peers. Follow-up surveys found that 4-H professionals strengthened their network of peers to rely on in their work. Future work for professional development may benefit from a social capital lens.

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Recommended Citation

Worker, S. M., Hill, R. D., Miller, J. C., Go, C. G., & Boyes, R. J. (2015). Exploring the Effectiveness of a Retreat Method for Extension Staff. The Journal of Extension, 53(6), Article 12. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.53.06.12