Live Webinar: From Dependence to Ownership: Building Confident, Capable Early Childhood Teams

Category: Leadership, Administration, Professional Development
Length: 2 hours [Live Webinar December 9th at 12PM CT]

Course Description:
Strong early childhood teams are built when staff feel confident, capable, and empowered to take ownership of their responsibilities. In From Dependence to Ownership: Building Confident, Capable Early Childhood Teams, participants will explore how everyday leadership practices can either strengthen employee independence or unintentionally create dependence. Leaders will examine common habits that limit staff problem-solving and discover practical coaching and communication strategies that encourage initiative, critical thinking, and professional growth. Through realistic scenarios and reflective discussions, participants will learn how to establish clear expectations, gradually increase staff responsibility, and balance autonomy with accountability. This session equips early childhood leaders with actionable strategies for developing confident, capable teams while maintaining program quality and consistent leadership support.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize leadership behaviors that may unintentionally limit employee confidence, independence, and problem-solving.

• Apply coaching and communication strategies that encourage employees to think critically, make decisions, and take appropriate ownership of their work.

• Identify strategies for balancing staff autonomy with clear expectations, accountability, and ongoing leadership support.

Certificate Information:
Participants will receive 2 hours of professional development and a certificate of completion upon attending the live session.

Aligned Core Competency Areas:

• Core Competency Area 8: Health, Safety, and Nutrition

• Core Competency Area 9: Professionalism and Ethics