Improving Team Work Ethic:GOLD Member Audio Team work ethic can be defined as the collective principles that govern a group of people as they work together to accomplish common goals. These collective principles are difficult to clarify and even tougher to maintain on a daily basis. . . . keep reading
Role Reversal:GOLD Member Audio Wouldn't it be great if there was a way that you could help your staff develop a greater appreciation and understanding for all that you do and vice versa? Think of how the "us" versus "them" mentality that plagues many organizations would be replaced with mutual trust and respect for the value that each person brings to your program. . . . keep reading
Friendship at Work:GOLD Member Audio Friendships at work naturally develop out of common interests, shared stresses and mutual values. This natural occurrence often leaves child care leaders asking: Do friendships among staff contribute to a healthily working and learning environment or do they lead to a decrease in productivity causing gossip and cliques to develop? . . . keep reading
Workplace Etiquette:GOLD Member Audio When good etiquette is not put into practice on a daily basis, you may witness destructive behaviors such as lack of individualized communication, gossip, no follow through on promises and commitments made and people being inconsiderate. Common inconsiderate behaviors include people who take up your time or linger around, people who show up late, people talking on their cell phones, people with buds in their ears listening to their iPods and such and people who bring smelly food into the workplace. . . . keep reading
Separation Raffle Question Julie Bartkus Here's a fun idea that will increase your staff's desire to attend staff meetings and at the same time increase their knowledge. The idea is to post a raffle question on a raffle box 2 weeks before . . . keep reading
Quotes Resource Library Julie Bartkus Simply put - quotes can get a point across or share an emotion in one sentence. And when someone else has already said the perfect point you wish to share, it's OK to use it. Every week we're adding new quotes to this resource library for your use. . . . keep reading
Role Reversal Quiz These questions and answers are based on our audio program featuring Dr. Susan Murphy where we discuss the issue of role reversal and job responsibilities within our organizations. . . . keep reading
Mediation:GOLD Member Audio As conflicts and issues arise in early care and education programs around the world, leaders are challenged by the puzzle of how to most effectively mediate conflicts and help piece broken relationships together so their programs remain positive and . . . keep reading
20 characteristics of a quality program: Word Search Here's a great activity to print and implement with your staff today! It's a fun and interactive way to discover 20 characteristics of a quality early care and education program. It's a word sea . . . keep reading
Math Concepts Question Julie Bartkus Here's a fun idea that will increase your staff's desire to attend staff meetings and at the same time increase their knowledge. The idea is to post a raffle question on a raffle box 2 weeks before . . . keep reading
Constructive Communication Reference Sheet: Download Would your team benefit from a discussion on constructive communication? What about gaining a greater understanding of what destructive communication is? I've posted a reference sheet that you can . . . keep reading
Marketing and Enrollment Building:GOLD Member Audio Happy marketing and happy enrollment are the final words you'll hear on this audio from marketing expert, Julie Wassom. This is because she believes that marketing should be a happy journey that you embark on daily. Now don't be overwhelmed thinking-- "I have to put efforts into marketing every day!" Julie shares easy to implement and low cost marketing ideas that make daily implementation a wonderful experience. . . . keep reading
Conflict Resolution Worksheet: Download Have you ever had the feeling that issues among your staff are not being resolved? Have you ever heard team members venting about the same situation over and over again without resolution? Have staff members shared with you hearsay about a certain person or certain situation hoping that you'll somehow secretly and magically resolve the situation without giving away their identity? . . . keep reading
5 Tips For Confronting Employees Who Don't Show Up Julie Bartkus Minimize Absenteeism and Tardiness: 5 Tips For Confronting Employees Who Don't Show Up. 1) When it comes time to confront an employee about their being absent and/or tardy make sure you do it resp . . . keep reading
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