Circle of Influence 2nd. Ed.

McCormick Institute for Early Childhood

BY Paula Jorde Bloom | March 17, 2011

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.

An individual in a denim jacket and brown pants stands smiling in a crowded conference room, surrounded by seated people.
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