Save the date for our virtual Ultimate Success Celebration For Directors and Owners! Saturday, January 21st, 9-11 AM CST. Participate from the comfort of your home. All you need is a telephone.
There are dozens of audio programs on this website that you can listen to
immediately.
Discover how to:
Inspire your team to make behavior changes.
Help your staff project higher levels of professionalism.
Function as a dynamic team.
Increase your team's confidence (as well as your own).
Get staff out of the "us" versus "them" mindset.
Create a less stressful work environment.
Have more time in your day.
Transform a "live" body into a valued employee.
Eliminate workplace gossip.
When Child Care Administrators Have To Fire Staff: AUDIO Julie Bartkus *How many chances should you give an employee before you terminate their employment? *What are the impacts of not firing an employee who should be fired? *How do you fire someone who you have a personal relationship with? *Is there a best day of the week to fire someone? . . . keep reading
50 Secret Shopping Questions So you're thinking about checking out the competition through secret shopping. Here are 50 questions that parents are advised to ask child care directors when shopping for a child care program. Check off the ones you would like to know about the other programs in your area. . . . keep reading
Building Positive Bonds With Parents: AUDIO Julie Bartkus What are some specific actions that child care professionals can take to build strong bonds with the parents right from the start? What are some of the most challenging situations that child care programs experience when it comes to keeping relationships with parents positive? What are the little things that a child care professional can do on a daily basis to build strong, positive relationships with parents? . . . keep reading
Empower Your Child Care Staff Julie Bartkus What characteristics does an organization that is not empowering employees possess? Destructive communication such as unresolved conflicts, gossip, and a lot of complaining. Employees appear to be unable of making effective decisions and they perform at a minimal level. In a child care environment this means that no one will look beyond their classroom and their own immediate needs. They expect their leaders to fix problems for them. Team members are unmotivated and may not have a lot of confidence. . . . keep reading
Save the date for our virtual Ultimate Success Celebration For Directors and Owners! Saturday, January 21st, 9-11 AM CST. Participate from the comfort of your home. All you need is a telephone.
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