Sunny Bright Day Nursery is a Outstanding Nursery providing a welcoming child orientated environment where practitioners support children on their journey to becoming independent learners. As a HighScope Quality Assured setting, the nursery continuously works to thrive, and be the best that they can be. After a change in dynamics when one of the Deputy […]
Coaching and Mentoring is increasingly recognised as one of the most effective ways to enhance the skills and behaviours of others. It is about helping others to help themselves. Following the proverb: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a […]
The skill of giving and receiving feedback is important when developing en effective relationship. It is a key skill for any Manager is the ability to give feedback at the appropriate time and in the appropriate manner. Appropriate time Don’t wait for yearly performance reviews like appraisal to give feedback. Good feedback should be given […]
As a leader, you communicate with people every day. These people may be your subordinates, your colleagues, your seniors, or people outside the organisation. Methods of communication vary widely, and include the written word, face-to-face meetings, the telephone, or presentations to a group. Sometimes you only have a few seconds to get your message across. […]
Set clear, reasonably high, but attainable goals. Be sure that people understand and accept the goals. Involve people in formulating goals. Ask for their ideas and suggestions. Assure people that you rely on them and have confidence in them. Back your people up where necessary, especially in front of others. Recognise differences. Do not insist […]