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:
Topics covered include:
Evette M. Atkin
Continuing Education Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517.373.3746