Join the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services this fall for our popular Supervisor Series workshops! These engaging, interactive virtual workshops include individual and group activities, discussion, and hands-on practice on a variety of topics and skills important for today’s library leaders to learn. Motivating Employees to Be Their Best: Thursday, August 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central). This course is designed to share how to tailor your leadership and communication style to better suit the needs of your employees. As a result, you will be able to create a shared vision for your organization, build group identity, create a culture of ownership, and establish a more collaborative, inspiring work environment. Register at https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6647a7500178338225eee7ce. Learning to Manage for New Managers: Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central). This workshop is designed to help minimize the stress and walk you through the process of management by targeting five specific areas. You’ll learn to successfully handle staff, projects, performance, conflict, and even yourself as you evaluate and continuously improve your effectiveness as a manager. Register at https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6647bc370178338225f125ab. Effective Communication Strategies for Managers: Wednesday, October 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central). This workshop will teach you how to be relatable, respectable, dependable, and communicative. As a result, you will be able to have a clear direction, meet your employees’ needs, handle difficult conversations with ease, and boost your assertiveness as a boss. Register at https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/664b91b7f02febfcf6cc6d7d. All Supervisor Series workshops are held on Zoom and facilitated by MCLS Library Strategist Jenny Kobiela-Mondor. Workshops are eligible for 4 SCECHs for school library staff. For more information or to see all of MCLS’s workshop offerings, visit https://store.mcls.org. Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj@mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:3ccf60b1-8a2b-4141-9792-9c43ce66412d] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>
