It strives to provide a climate that nurtures the holistic development in an environment that is trusting and spontaneous and encourages flexibility, celebration and recognition.

Through the statutes, central government can ensure some uniformity and minimum provision in certain areas of social need and encourage flexibility of provision, within certain limits, in others.

Or design an obstacle course that encourages flexibility along with fun.

After a few months in jail for manslaughter, Tepilit could be released: the war effort encouraged flexibility.

The mid-December trip is aimed at persuading the Chinese to liberalize their economy, crack down on piracy, discuss future cooperation on energy and encourage greater flexibility in currency practices.

Encourage flexibility in working patterns, including part-time and flexi-time work, job-sharing and homeworking, adequate backup for carers of the young or old, and access to appropriate training.

They say the pressure they will apply is intended simply to encourage flexibility.

Much emphasis has been placed on the endeavours of some Member States to encourage greater flexibility.

However, if the Amsterdam Treaty comes into force, it will not simplify matters because it does not encourage flexibility.

Rather than building physical barriers between workers, businesses now see the need for collaboration as a way to increase productivity and encourage flexibility and creativity.