Character First! is more than a program—it
is a leadership model that strengthens relationships, improves
communication, and builds teamwork. The following steps explain
how to put Character First! in your organization.
1. Leadership Training
Character First! begins with training the leaders in
your organization so that everyone understands the importance
of character and how to develop it.
- Basic Implementation Seminar for businesses
- Teacher Orientation Seminar for schools
- Police Dynamics Seminar for law enforcement
- Family Seminar for parents and community organizations
- Conduct a "Cultural Survey" to identify
needs.
2. Character Recognition
Public recognition of good character is essential to a culture
of good character. Establish regular opportunities to praise individuals
for specific character qualities.
- Give public recognition during employee meetings
or class time.
- Offer spontaneous recognition during the day.
- Get coaching from a Character First! consultant
to help supervisors or teachers give confident, meaningful character
recognitions in public
3. Teaching Resources
Developing character is a life-long process. Character First!
provides a wide selection of character-based resources for the
workplace, schools, and families.
- Give character bulletins to all employees.
- Use teacher curriculum in elementary or secondary
schools.
- Read the book Achieving True Success as a family.
4. Community Building
After 6 to 12 months of implementing Character First!, it is time
to evaluate your approach and take it to the next level.
- Attend Advanced Implementation & Effective
Leadership Seminars.
- Establish a character steering committee.
- Conduct another "Cultural Survey"
to measure progress.
