Personal Reflections of Our Perinatal Research Group in the Early YearsrnrnLubo has asked me to share some of my memories about the early days of the Center. As more formal reports of the Center’s work will be provided in the following chapters, I have decided to write a few of my remembrances related only to the early days of our group. In hopes of conveying a more humanistic aspect of our b…
This book is sincerely dedicated to all of the leaders who have brought such richness into my life:rnrnrnTo participants in my leadership and professional programs who have challenged, questioned, and given me countless opportunities for new learning. It has been fun to work with you!rnrnrnTo my health care colleagues who inspire me with their sense of commitment, courage, and perseverance in t…
IntroductionrnrnAbout ELMS – the Effective Leadership andrnManagement Scheme for the Early YearsrnrnrnrnrnrnrnThere has been an unprecedented focus recently on the early years of children’s lives and the impact of the various adults who work and play with children in the birth to 5–6 years age range. Staff in early years settings have had to adapt to many changes and demands from…