Equilibrium
Executive summary
Equilibrium believes in universal family support but progress in this direction depends on coherent and consistent practice among the different professions coupled with a change in professional attitudes to embrace the idea of public service. Families need to learn how to respond to the availability of public servants. The relevant expression is proactivity.
It will take time to establish the types of relationships and interactions that support this type of community. Professionals must learn to stop playing… 
Management consultants recognize a stage in the development of an organization that can represent either an opportunity or an existential crisis for the founders.
A combination of forces make their presence felt. These forces are linked to the effort needed to simply sustain the day-to-day operation of a sizeable organization. A big organization needs systems, routines and even conventions. Those who found organizations tend not to be particularly conventional people and – in truth – they should not try to…
A year of growth
It’s great to find a theme for reporting on a year’s activities to avoid producing a simple list of “things we did last year.”
The theme for 2015 is very definitely the expansion of EQ’s influence in the development of services for children and families.
Looking outwards to the community
“Entrepreneurs have zeitgeist – they know what is going on in the world and act accordingly.”
(David Bisset, EQ chairman)
Entrepreneurs can easily lose their zeitgeist. For those who start organizations it depends heavily on maintaining their connection with the people they serve and the values they stand for while a substantial enterprise, complex systems and organizational paraphernalia grow around them. Bigger vehicles are less easy to maneuver and they make it more difficult…
A review of 2013
Equilibrium – the introspective organization
Within an organization that is approaching the 10th anniversary of its foundation, people are not sure whether to look ahead or backwards. In such circumstances, it is not a bad idea to look at the current state of play. Where are we? Who are we? What is it that characterizes Equilibrium as an organization that works for children and with children?
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HIEVEMENTS 2012
Looking back on 2012, we’re satisfied with a job well done and the many innovative models and practices that we can share. We also have a few new ideas for 2013. Our success depends on the effort of many individuals but, more particularly, on the willingness of teams to adopt unconventional approaches to problem solving, playing to the strengths of the various team members.
EQ does not operate a payroll and our overheads are low.
The dolphin is a banner that allows a consortium of childcare professionals to dedicate time and effort to a shared mission. Those who are not founding members were invited to join and this has led to the creation of a highly cohesive, productive and happy team.
This has given us certain advantages:
- Our growth has been closely managed and our mission has never been compromised
- Our engagement with regional…
Family belongs at the heart of everything
In Bulgaria, every child of my generation had to go to kindergarten after turning three years – the law required mothers to work. My mother could not disobey. She worked far from home and traveled by public transport. This meant I spent 8-9 hours in kindergarten every week-day
I was often sick as a toddler and this meant I went to be looked after by my grandma in the village which was – by far…
David Bisset
All children have a talent. Sometimes they have several. You make your mark on the world by passionately pursuing what you are good at.
When I first entered primary school I had great problems learning to write and this had an impact on everything I did in the classroom. Because I struggled to write, I was seen to be “backward”. Because I became upset, I was seen to be unstable. Because I reacted negatively to the way I…
Elena Petkova
You never know who or what will determine your path in life. You cannot assume who your greatest teachers will be. And thank goodness for that!
I’d like to tell you a little about my brother. I can hardly give him the credit for providing my mission in life but bear with me please.
We were born a year apart and were very close although you wouldn’t know it if you saw us squabble.
He seemed to have been blessed…