The application window for Conversation Camp for Library Leaders closes on Friday, July 26th! Selected applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the end of July. CONVERSATION CAMP FOR LIBRARY LEADERS About the Program The Library of Michigan invites up to 50 public and academic library directors, managers, or supervisors to participate in a Conversation Camp<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/financialmanagementcohort/conversation-camp-for-library-leaders>: led by Library Development Manager, Michelle Bradley. This two-day, in-person program will include two workshops: Conversations Worth Having, and Strategic Conversations. Conversations are at the heart of everything we do in libraries. They are key to effective communications, leadership, strategy, high performance, strong relationships, and the health of our organizations and communities. These courses are grounded in Appreciative Inquiry, a widely used positive change approach. Day 1: Conversations Worth Having for Library Leaders At the end of this course, participants will: 1. Use generative questions to shift the dynamics of personal and workplace communication problems. 2. Experience flipping negative conversations to conversations worth having. 3. Use effective feedback strategies with common workplace situations. Day 2: Strategic Conversations for Library Leaders At the end of this course, participants will have the tools to engage teams from a whole systems perspective in conversations to: 1. Address short- and long-term challenges, systems, and innovation. 2. Explore strengths, dynamic capabilities, and opportunities. 3. Develop or re-evaluate organization's values, vision, and mission statements. 4. Set goals, objectives, strategies, and action plans. 5. Clarify roles, relationships, and expectations. 6. Track progress through regular cycles of action learning. Conversation Camp will take place on September 4th and September 5th, 2024, at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. LM will provide participants with a stipend to cover travel and lodging costs. In addition to the stipend, LM will cover the cost of course materials and course content, a $1,498.00 per person value. To Apply Complete the online application<https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7842761/Library-of-Michigan-Conversation-Camp-for-Library-Leaders-Application> by July 26, 2024 to be considered. Contact Michelle Bradley (BradleyM13@michigan.gov<mailto:BradleyM13@michigan.gov>) for questions regarding the program. Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.