Organization 2.0: Meredith Farkas

In Perpetual Beta at the Kreitzberg Library
Meredith Farkas
Norwich University

Organization 2.0
Agile, creative, empowering, transparent, fearless, user-focused culture
Rapid change and innovation are the rule, not the exception
Continuous improvement cycle based on a culture of assessment
All staff are encouraged to be change leaders
Learning culture

Good Ideas can Come from Anyone and Anywhere
http://www.flickr.com/photos/araswami/2288837024/

No “pay your dues” mentality
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvids/4190418101/

Empower staff, anyone can be a leader
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bootbearwdc/14132585/

Give staff time to learn, think and be creative

Positions and duties change in response to the changing environment
http://www.flickr.com/photos/latitudes/66424863/

Creativity in thinking about how tech can solve problems
http://www.flickr.com/photos/korosirego/4334120075/

Develop a Risk-Tolerant Culture
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tollaksen/967960/

Don’t feel limited by current staff skills
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lchifi/248972392/

Elevator pitch vs. weeks of meetings
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielmorrison/419368629/

Call it a pilot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/popcorncx/4166148822/

Be agile - Drop services that no longer provide value
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38485387@N02/3580728177/

Plan for the continued use and maintenance of tech
http://flickr.com/photos/stshores24/488419188

Questions?
Slides at at http://meredithfarkas.wetpaint.com
Gmail: mgfarkas Twitter/Flickr/FriendFeed/AIM: librarianmer

Organization 2.0: Building the Participatory Library
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