As the director of an early childhood program, you are in a unique position to influence the decision-making policies and practices at your centre. In this book you'll learn that participative management is both a philosophy and a set of behaviours that define your interactions with people. You'll explore techniques for managing the daily business of your centre by involving others in critical decisions affecting their professional fulfilment. If you are serious about wanting staff to become vital partners in achieving centre wide goals, then this book is essential reading.