The Novi Public Library just recently held our in-service training for staff. This was a day-long training with  an icebreaker(bingo- get to know each other theme) two presentations, one on emotional intelligence and leadership (by HR) and a presentation on emotional intelligence and personality types (flowers instead of colors)  by Dr. Rose Moten located in the metro Detroit area. We also had a group activity of family feud based on information about our directors, breakout department meetings and then our final group activity was painting on canvases. In August 2021 and March 2022 we focused very heavily on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in addition to safety training and reports from our City Manager. We needed to lighten up our session while still making it impactful for staff, which I believe we managed to do. After almost two and one half years of COVID and significant industry change, we decided to incorporate more input from staff. I believe the in-service was a smashing success. The information absorbed by staff is still present as we are all asking each other, "What flower are you?

Nicole Williams