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Two years ago we surveyed ExchangeEveryDay readers about the training needs of leaders in early childhood programs. Staffing challenges headed this list. Here is how you ranked the highest priority training needs of directors:

1. Re-directing staff without hurting feelings
2. Staff motivation
3. Financial management
4. Recruiting staff
5. Effective communication
6. Long-range planning
7. Legal issues
8. Organizational management
9. Parent needs vs. staff needs
10. Delegation
11. Staff retention
12. Accreditation

We are curious how this has changed given the current economic climate. We do know that at least temporarily, the challenge of finding staff has been eased a bit. But what currently are the areas where leaders need support and training?

We invite you to share your insights by participating in today's Exchange Insta Poll on training needs of directors.

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Exchange has packaged six of its practical management resources into a single “Center Manager’s Tool Kit” and is offering the entire set at a 33% discount — separately these resources would cost $175, but we are offering the entire Tool Kit for only $112. Resources in the kit include:

• The Art of Leadership: Managing Early Childhood Organizations
• Managing Money: A Center Director’s Guidebook
• Beginnings Workshops Book #8 - Professionalism
• 250 Management Success Stories from Child Care Directors
• Developing Capable, Creative Teachers CD Book
• Leading People in Early Childhood Settings CD Book

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