Overview Topic 1: Leading in the system - ECE Business Management and Operations

Learning outcomes serve as a valuable resource to guide your learning journey and ensure that you can make the most out of your learning experience. The primary purpose of this section is to clearly communicate the intended learning outcome of Topic One: Intersection of core ECE & small business management & operations skills. 

The learning outcomes for Topic One align with the content, activities, and assessments you will encounter throughout Topic One, enabling you to track your growth and identify improvement opportunities. 

After completing all activities and the reflective assessment within Topic One, participants will: 

• Define systems thinking, explain the various ECE systems you are a part of, and identify your role in those systems to advocate for change,
• Explain the principles and processes required to support the operation of a quality, sustainable ECE program with well-cared-for ECE staff, and      
• Consider what "Quality" means as an ECE leader and manager.