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(Unit 6) Topic 7: Dream Team: Successful Team Building 

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

More than Professional Development

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Professional development is an integral part of a child care professional's many requirements and adds a lot of value for their daily work. Building a solid team of staff members, however, goes well beyond professional development. It can’t hurt to provide professional development in areas related to being part of a team however if that is where the so-called team building stops then your staff will never reach their full potential.  Building a team of professionals that care about their colleagues and their work can be challenging but it is important to think outside of the box and not take shortcuts.   

Important things to know:
It takes time 
Rome wasn’t built in a day and your team won’t be either. Give it time and allow it to happen naturally, but don’t forget that you play a key role.

There will be challenges 
Not everyone will get along all of the time but creating an environment where staff members are comfortable in working through challenges together is really the heart of a successful team. Think of challenges as tools and not stressors.

It’s worth the effort 
When a strong team is established there are few things that can break them down. If the leadership remains and the bulk of the team members remain it will be easy for newcomers to join and want to stay. Above all of that it makes success more attainable for everyone.

Happier kids 
An area that will improve greatly will be with the children in your center. They will be happier, engaged, better behaved and more nurtured. This success alone is worth the effort!
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Happier families 
Families trust you with the care of their most precious commodity: their children. They will notice the change in their children and the center and greatly appreciate it.   

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