odd (2006) points out the factors that work against effective communication in early childhood settings such as staff working in different rooms and information being received second-hand which can lead to conflict. She believes early childhood services are specifically ‘people’ services, where communication and interpersonal relationships are building blocks on which pedagogical activity is based. I feel because of the lack of communication the children are not getting the consistency they need from all members of staff and staff could also feel devalued.
Anderson (2010) believes the feedback approach will generate a review of your own skills. Clarke (2012) believes to be a leader it is necessary to engage in critical reflection through consciously interrogating your own experiences and pre consumptions. By researching different leadership styles Rodd (2013) believes the advantage is that you find what type you aspire to be and formal leaders are alerted to significant features of effective leadership, thus avoiding a trial-and-error approach to preparing for how to be an effective leader.

Golemoan (2000) suggests the weaknesses of this style may affect change as ideas can be mulled over with no end decision made. Northouse (2012) describes good relationship and interpersonal skills as being life skills we use every day to communicate and interact with other people. Rodd (2013) believes one of the most critical elements in effective leadership is that of interpersonal skills as Goleman (2000) agrees when speaking about emotional intelligence he suggests social skills are a crucial element to leadership. Aubrey (2011) argues this is not the most effective leadership style as different leadership and management strategies are needed for different circumstances. Blake and Mouton’s (1964) theory conflicts Rodd’s (2013) description of effective leadership as they believe a leader is someone who is able to achieve a high work performance, focusing purely on the task with little emphasis on relationships. Employees working in this environment may find it to be an unhappy place to work.

The manager in the case study should undertake many tasks in the work place as well as decision making. It is her duty to make sure that the preschool is run correctly and complies to policies and procedures on a day to day basis. She then delegates duties to the deputy manager where she will then support the manager a