Managing Team Wellbeing - Lead with resilience, build a foundation of strength.
This in-depth workshop is specifically designed for team leaders, managers, and centre owners to develop effective strategies for managing workplace stress and supporting team wellbeing. The program includes:
Initial Leadership Assessment: One-on-one or small group discussions with leaders to identify current stressors affecting the team, workplace challenges, and key areas where support is needed to promote a healthy work environment.
Full-Day Workshop: Focused on the unique role leaders play in fostering team resilience, this session covers recognizing signs of stress, understanding triggers, and implementing practical strategies for stress management. Leaders will learn how to create a positive, balanced work culture, prevent burnout, and support their teams in managing pressures effectively.
Two Follow-Up Visits: Ongoing support to ensure the stress management strategies are being integrated into daily leadership practices. These visits provide guidance and adjustments as needed to help leaders maintain a supportive, resilient team environment.
Online Debrief & Sharing Session: A final session to reflect on the progress of stress management efforts, share experiences, and ensure the strategies are fully embedded in leadership and team practices for lasting impact.
This workshop equips leaders with the tools to manage stress within their teams, promoting emotional resilience and fostering a supportive, healthy work environment.
Leadership Development Program - Guiding with Confidence and Insight
This leadership program is designed to empower ECE leaders with the skills and insights needed to lead their teams with intuition and clarity. It focuses on developing the ability to understand and respond to the needs of staff, children, and parents in real-time, using both analytical tools and emotional intelligence to make decisions that benefit the whole community. The program includes:
Initial Leadership Evaluation: In-depth one-on-one or small group discussions with participants to assess current leadership challenges, team dynamics, and key areas where intuitive leadership could improve workplace outcomes.
Full-Day Workshop: This hands-on workshop covers the core principles of intuitive leadership, including how to balance data-driven decisions with a deep understanding of team and centre dynamics. Participants will learn how to build trust within their teams, develop empathy-based communication strategies, and create a vision that aligns both emotional intelligence and practical leadership skills.
Two Follow-Up Visits: Ongoing support and guidance through follow-up visits to ensure leaders are effectively implementing intuitive leadership strategies. These visits provide opportunities to adjust and fine-tune leadership practices, ensuring alignment with team needs and the centre’s overall goals.
Online Debrief & Sharing Session: A final online session to reflect on the program’s impact, discuss challenges, and share successes. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to integrate intuitive leadership into their daily management style, fostering a team culture that is both emotionally resilient and strategically focused.
This program helps leaders hone their intuition, providing practical tools for guiding teams, improving communication, and fostering a work environment that thrives on trust, emotional insight, and clear vision. Leaders will feel confident in balancing their decision-making processes with both rational and intuitive approaches, ensuring sustainable team success.
Positive Communication and Conflict Resolution for Leaders
This workshop is tailored for team leaders, managers, and centre owners to help them develop strong communication skills and manage conflicts within their teams. Participants will learn strategies for handling difficult conversations with empathy and clarity, fostering positive communication within their team, and resolving conflicts constructively. The workshop emphasizes building trust, improving team dynamics, and creating a harmonious, emotionally healthy work environment where collaboration thrives.
This program includes:
Initial Leadership Review: One-on-one or small group discussions to identify communication challenges and conflict issues within the team, helping leaders understand the dynamics that need attention.
Full-Day Workshop: Focused on leadership strategies for effective communication, the session covers resolving conflicts, fostering empathy, and creating positive relationships within the team. Leaders will learn how to build trust and navigate conflicts constructively, promoting a supportive and cooperative team culture.
Two Follow-Up Visits: Ongoing support to ensure communication and conflict resolution strategies are being effectively integrated into leadership practices. These visits provide additional guidance and adjustments as needed.
Online Debrief & Sharing Session: A final session to review progress, share insights, and ensure leaders have fully embedded positive communication practices into their team management approach.
This workshop empowers leaders to create strong, compassionate team relationships and resolve conflicts with confidence, improving overall team performance and wellbeing.
FEATURED WORKSHOP
Governing Board Training Series for Not-for-Profit Centres
This two-part workshop series is designed to provide governing boards of not-for-profit ECE centres with the essential skills and knowledge for effective governance, strategic planning, and supporting their staff. The series focuses on understanding the board’s role, compliance with regulations, and aligning with national priorities.
Workshop 1: Governance, Oversight, and Legislative Knowledge
This session begins by clarifying the board’s role in governing the centre and ensuring operational excellence. Key topics include:
Governance and Oversight: Defining the board’s responsibilities in policy development, oversight, and ensuring the centre operates in alignment with its mission and values.
Board Structure and Roles: A clear explanation of the roles and responsibilities of each board member, including positions such as chair, secretary, and treasurer, and how each contributes to effective governance.
ECE Regulations and Licensing Criteria: An overview of the legislation and regulations that govern early childhood centres, with a focus on the board’s role in ensuring compliance with these standards.
Workshop 2: Strategic Planning and Employer Responsibilities
This session focuses on the board’s strategic role and its responsibilities as an employer. Key topics include:
Understanding and Implementing NELPs: A detailed guide to integrating National Education and Learning Priorities (NELPs) into the centre’s strategic planning, ensuring the centre’s vision aligns with national education goals.
Employer Responsibilities: Exploring the board’s role as an employer, including how to support Professional Growth Cycles (PGC) for teachers, support staff, and professional leaders. This section covers fostering professional development while ensuring staff wellbeing and meeting employment obligations.
These workshops provide governing boards with the knowledge and tools needed for strong governance, compliance, and staff support, ensuring centres thrive in both management and educational outcomes.