Leadership of an Early Childhood Setting Through an Activist Frame Assignment 2022

LEADERSHIP OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTING
THROUGH AN ACTIVIST FRAME

Table of Contents
a. Introduction............................................................................................................................3
b. Case study..............................................................................................................................3
c. Analysis..................................................................................................................................4
d. Reflection...............................................................................................................................6
e. Conclusion..............................................................................................................................7
Reference list..............................................................................................................................8
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a. Introduction
Effective leadership helps in bringing together a diverse range of people and guides then in
finding a purpose. Besides, effective leadership helps a diverse workforce to achieve a
common goal. Effective leaders can empower and inspire people to make them realize their
potential. This potential can be harnessed effectively by a leader for obtaining a common
goal. For performing effective leadership, leaders need to possess different qualities such as
leading by example. Leaders need to build credibility by setting proper examples. Moreover,
communication skills also help in solving complex problems and respond to grievances
effectively. Besides, other skills include recognizing success of subordinates that helps in
motivating the workforce. Continuous motivation and inspiring for better performance is a
characteristic of effective leadership. In this assignment, a case study has been analyzed
regarding effective leadership in an ECE center. Critical analysis of the details regarding
feelings, gathering of knowledge has also been done.
b. Case study
Background information
I have worked as a leader for ABC Childcare institute previously and during that
employment, I have learned different aspects of educational leadership. I have managed a
small group of professionals under the leadership of senior management. It was a small Early
Childhood Education center and a total of 10 staff members were working under my
supervision according to situational needs. There was diversity within the workplace and
people from different cultural backgrounds were serving for achieving a common
organizational goal. We were provided with training by the authority to develop professional
skills to deal with little children. I have learned different modes of communications that have
helped me in communicating with other leaders and my subordinates. This aspect has helped
all of us to work collaboratively and helping students to enjoy their learning. The head of this
Institute was efficient enough to promote teaching and learning in this place. The head has
encouraged all leaders to communicate with each other and develop good relationships. This
workplace was safe and secure. The authority of this childcare institute was treating all of its
staff members equally. This positive environment has helped me to concentrate on my
performance and I have successfully served the best performance for that organization.
However, sometimes, I have faced difficulties due to misbehavior from coworkers and I have
experienced a strong workplace competition as well. Misunderstanding has taken place in
some cases. However, the head of the institute has always played an important role in solving
all kinds of workplace issues. I have followed this attitude while solving issues between my
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