THE DIRECTOR'S TOOLBOX
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Management Series for Early Childhood Administrators
While many practical guides and how-to books have been written on a variety of management topics for individuals in business and industry, few resources exist for directors of early childhood programs. The Director's
Toolbox—A Management Series for Early Childhood Administrators fills that void. Written in a concise format, each book provides a theoretical overview on a focused topic, ample examples from the day-to-day world of child care administration, exercises and checklists, and suggested resources. Perfect as a self-paced guide for the busy director eager to learn practical suggestions for improving administrative effectiveness or as a training tool for workshop presenters.
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– Trainer's Guides for College Instructors and Workshop Leaders
Each trainer's guide for the books in the Director's Toolbox Management Series provides step-by-step instructions for planning and presenting a dynamic and informative six-hour workshop. Three-ring training binder includes instructions for conducting learning activities, presentation tips, reproducible handouts, follow-up assignments, transparencies, and CD PowerPoint presentation. $70.00 each.
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Circle of Influence
Implementing Shared Decision Making and Participative Management
By Paula Jorde Bloom
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 As the director of an early childhood program, you are in a unique position to influence the decision-making policies and practices at your center. In this book you'll learn that participative management is both a philosophy and a set of behaviors that define your interactions with people. You'll explore techniques for managing the daily business of your center by involving others in critical decisions affecting their professional fulfillment. If you are serious about wanting staff to become vital partners in achieving centerwide goals, then this book is essential reading.
Circle of Influence will help you …
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determine your preferred decision-making style
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analyze different types of decisions
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assess the impact of the decisions you make
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solicit feedback about organizational practices
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increase the level of trust among your staff
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make better decisions
2000,
$20.00, soft cover, perfect bound, 96 pages, 7x10, illustrations, ISBN: 9780962189432
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From the Inside Out
The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness
By Paula Jorde Bloom |
The quest for excellence begins with an inner quest to discover who we are—our passions, values, talents, personal resources, and even those foibles and annoying habits we might prefer not to acknowledge. Having a better understanding of ourselves is the first step toward achieving a better relationship with others. From
the Inside Out is your passport for self-discovery. Through thought-provoking questions and engaging exercises you'll have an opportunity to reflect on where you are in your journey through adulthood, determine the gap between your current and ideal work environment, and become a self-mentor for envisioning new possibilities for the decades ahead.
From the Inside Out will help you …
- gain clarity about your purpose and passions
- understand the values and beliefs that shape your behavior
- appreciate your strengths and internal resources
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how to avoid the comparison trap
- practice strategies to reduce stress and avoid burnout
- create an action plan for achieving greater job fulfillment
2007, $20.00, soft cover, perfect bound, 120 pages, 7x10, illustrations, ISBN: 9780962189494 |
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Leadership in Action
How Effective Directors Get Things Done
By Paula Jorde Bloom
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 Leadership begins in the head and heart. It is a way of thinking about yourself and the vital role you play in your early childhood program. This book dispels the myth that there is one best leadership style that all directors should emulate. It will help you understand the subtle but important distinction between leadership as a role and leadership as a set of skills and competencies that can be supported and nurtured at all levels of the organization. Filled with practical suggestions and lively examples from high-performing directors, you'll learn how you can create and sustain a compelling vision for your program that transforms your center into a vibrant and engaging learning community.
Leadership in Action will help you…
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assess your unique leadership style
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understand the values and beliefs that shape
your leadership behavior
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increase shared commitment to your center's goals
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make action plans that get implemented
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instill leadership capacity at all levels of the organization
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solve organizational issues in a collegial and nonconfrontational way
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ensure a smooth transition for your successor
2003, $20.00, soft cover, perfect bound, 120 pages, 7x10, illustrations, ISBN: 9780962189470
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Making the Most of Meetings
A Practical Guide
By Paula Jorde Bloom
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 Meetings are the glue that holds early childhood organizations together. Whether it's a weekly staff meeting, a monthly parent meeting, or an annual board meeting, directors rely on meetings as the primary vehicle for communicating information, identifying and solving problems, and making new decisions and modifying old ones. There is no avoiding it, skill in facilitating meetings is essential for effective program management. This book is filled with practical tips and techniques to help you reverse the slump you may be experiencing in meeting effectiveness. You'll learn how to accomplish more work in less time and have more fun in the process.
Making the Most of Meetings will help you…
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craft a well-designed agenda
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engage participants in lively, substantive discussion
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increase interpersonal understanding among participants
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solve problems in a collegial way
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make action plans that get implemented
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build a more productive work team
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increase shared commitment to your center's goals
2002,
$20.00, soft cover, perfect bound, 104 pages, 7x10, illustrations, ISBN: 9780962189456
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The Right Fit
Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff
By Kay Albrecht
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Well-trained and experienced staff are the key to early childhood program quality and healthy child development. Yet, every director knows that finding those teachers is a huge challenge. Skills in recruitment, interviewing, screening, selecting, and orienting new teachers are ones that every director needs. This book breaks down the recruitment, selection, and orientation processes into manageable components and suggests practical and effective techniques to help you find teachers with the right fit for your program's particular needs.
The Right Fit will help you…
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design a recruitment plan so you are always prepared when turnover occurs
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position your program to get numerous applicants to consider for vacant positions
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determine criteria to maximize the "fit" between individuals, the job, and the center
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choose an interview plan that will work
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involve other teachers in the hiring process
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select the right person from the applicant pool
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orient new staff right from the start
2002,
$20.00, soft cover, perfect bound, 128 pages, 7x10, illustrations, ISBN:
9780962189463
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