A Great Place to Work: Creating a Healthy Organiza

Early childhood program administrators often have a global impression that things are going well or not so well at their center, but they lack specific feedback on just what areas of the organization contribute to those impressions. This updated edition of an NAEYC bestseller helps directors define more precisely how ten dimensions of a center shape the quality of work life for staff. It will help you look at your program in terms of collegiality, opportunities for professional growth, supervisor support, clarity, reward system, decision making, goal consensus, task orientation, physical setting, and innovation. Written in an engaging and lively style, the ideas in this book will help you sharpen your leadership skills and make your center A Great Place to Work. A Great Place to Work will help you ... understand why organizational climate is so important learn how to conduct a survey of work attitudes at your center appreciate the different perspectives of your teachers and support staff recognize the vital role that you play in setting the tone for success implement strategies to guarantee bright and sunny days ahead