Relational Leadership Models for Early years Contexts

Pre-activity Reflection

Before exploring the readings and resources that contextualize the five leadership models introduced in this activity, take a moment to reflect on the culture and philosophies of your specific ECE leadership setting.

Consider:

  • Have you shared your personal-professional philosophies with your colleagues? The families? Why or what not?
  • Are you aware of your colleague's/employees' personal-professional philosophies and commitments? Why or why not?
  • What kind of centre culture do you want to co-create? If you have not considered this before, begin forming your ideas. 

  • Does the current centre culture reflect your ideas? Why or why not?

  • If yes, what practices and processes are allowing this to unfold? If not, what precisely would you like to shape differently? If you are unsure, that is ok!

Explore the resources (readings, videos, and podcasts) provided in the additional pages of this activity. Keep your answers to the reflection questions on this page handy, as they will serve as a valuable reference for considering new perspectives and ideas.