Take a look at this online, multi-session course offered by Library Juice Academy! For more information, visit http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/148-collaborative.php. Dates: February 6 to March 3, 2017 Price: $175 Collaborative leadership is a major leadership buzzword these days, but many library leaders may be a little hazy on what it actually is. More than an emphasis on teamwork or listening skills, collaborative leadership models provide a framework for increasing connection and communication, flattening hierarchies, and always focusing on encouraging strong ideas and coaching team members into a force for organizational transformation. Collaborative leadership, when implemented well, can enable your library team to transcend petty infighting, focus on shared goals, and to identify ideas that can transform the library into a resource that more effectively serves larger organizations or communities in which they operate. However, if collaborative leadership practices aren't implemented thoughtfully, they can lead to conflict and chaos. At the end of this course, you will understand the elements of collaborative leadership, consider the ways collaborative practices can strengthen your team (as well as common pitfalls), and create a plan to make your department or library a more collaborative place. This course is designed for library directors and department heads who are interested in finding workable ways to make their teams more collaborative, as well as aspiring leaders who are interested in collaborative leadership. Each weekly course module will focus on a particular theme: * Week One: The elements of collaborative leadership * Week Two: Collaborative Leadership as a tool for Library Transformation * Week Three: Risks of Collaborative Leadership * Week Four: Developing a plan for Collaboration at your library Topics covered include: * History and Models of Collaborative Leadership * Benefits and risks of Collaborative Leadership * Distribution of power * Knowledge sharing * Listening Skills * Facilitating Brainstorming & encouraging new ideas * Collaborative resource allocation (especially when in short supply) * Rules and responsibilities in a collaborative workplace * Conflict management and resolution * Coaching and feedback Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746