Join the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services this winter & spring for our popular Supervisor Series workshops! These engaging, interactive virtual workshops include group activities, individual reflection, discussions, and hands-on practice on a variety
of important skills for today’s library leaders.
Motivating Employees to Be Their Best:
Thursday, January 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central). This course is designed to help you discover 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 or team, build group identity, create a culture of ownership, and establish a more collaborative, inspiring work environment. Register at
https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673f4e2daa4a191770da6704.
Learning to Manage for New Managers: Wednesday, February 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central). This workshop is designed to help minimize your 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 yourself as you evaluate and continuously improve your effectiveness as a manager. Register at
https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673f87c5aa4a191770e9dd2e.
Effective Communication Strategies for Managers:
Thursday, April 3, 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/673f9b6daa4a191770eeb466.
All Supervisor Series workshops are held on Zoom and facilitated by MCLS Library Strategist Jenny Kobiela-Mondor. Workshops are worth for 4 contact hours for professional development, and are eligible for SCHECHs for Michigan school library staff.
Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her)
Library Strategist
Engagement, Consulting, and Training
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)
517-481-2013
kobielamondorj@mcls.org
