Performance Management in Early Years Settings
A Practical Guide for Leaders and Managers
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Preschool & Kindergarten, Family & Relationships, Parenting, Child Care
| Author: | Debbie Garvey | ISBN: | 9781784505073 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Publication: | March 21, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Debbie Garvey |
| ISBN: | 9781784505073 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publication: | March 21, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Language: | English |
In this accessible and informative step-by-step guide, early years consultant Debbie Garvey provides leaders and managers with best practice tips and advice for developing their performance management skills in early years settings.
Drawing on current research and the author's wealth of experience in the field, each chapter sets out effective performance management techniques that leaders can apply to their workplaces, on topics such as staff development, recruitment, appraisals, conflict management, feedback and evaluation, mentoring and coaching and health and wellbeing. Grounded in an understanding of neuroscience and brain development, this practical book provides advice on how to ensure a safe and motivational environment for both children and staff to develop, whatever their needs.
Designed to support new and existing managers, the book includes reflective exercises, key theories and case studies to enable leaders to develop a style suited to their team and setting, ensuring children are given the best possible support during their first and most crucial development stage.
In this accessible and informative step-by-step guide, early years consultant Debbie Garvey provides leaders and managers with best practice tips and advice for developing their performance management skills in early years settings.
Drawing on current research and the author's wealth of experience in the field, each chapter sets out effective performance management techniques that leaders can apply to their workplaces, on topics such as staff development, recruitment, appraisals, conflict management, feedback and evaluation, mentoring and coaching and health and wellbeing. Grounded in an understanding of neuroscience and brain development, this practical book provides advice on how to ensure a safe and motivational environment for both children and staff to develop, whatever their needs.
Designed to support new and existing managers, the book includes reflective exercises, key theories and case studies to enable leaders to develop a style suited to their team and setting, ensuring children are given the best possible support during their first and most crucial development stage.
