From Evidence to Action: A Shared Leadership Approach Denise Pan (USA), Zaana Howard (Australia), Mary M. Somerville (USA), and Anita Mirijamdotter (Sweden)

Presentation Outline Introduction (1 Defining the Problem) Theoretical Framework & Models (2 Finding the Evidence) Reinterpreting Framework & Models (3 Appraising the Evidence) Applying Framework & Models (4 Applying Results) Evidence to Action (5 Evaluating Outcomes) Next Steps/ Conclusion (Redefining Problem) Questions July 2, 2009 5th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden

Introduction (1 Defining the Problem)

Theoretical Framework & Models (2 Finding the Evidence)

Reinterpreting Framework & Models (3 Appraising the Evidence)

Applying Framework & Models (4 Applying Results)

Evidence to Action (5 Evaluating Outcomes)

Next Steps/ Conclusion (Redefining Problem)

Questions

Introduction Question: How do we reorganize a Technical Services department to reflect the emphasis on Electronic Resources? July 2, 2009 5th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden

Question: How do we reorganize a Technical Services department to reflect the emphasis on Electronic Resources?

Introduction Recognize E-resources as the Library’s Mainstream Expand E-resources Staff in Both Number and Level (Lugg and Barnes 2008, 22) July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden

Recognize E-resources as the Library’s Mainstream Expand E-resources Staff in Both Number and Level

(Lugg and Barnes 2008, 22)

Evidence Based Shared Leadership Inspired by theoretical framework & models: Shared Leadership Appreciative Inquiry Knowledge Creation Enabling action toward: Reorganizing personnel Reassigning responsibilities Measuring outcomes July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden

Inspired by theoretical framework & models:

Shared Leadership

Appreciative Inquiry

Knowledge Creation

Enabling action toward:

Reorganizing personnel

Reassigning responsibilities

Measuring outcomes

Theoretical Framework & Models Shared Leadership Staff are able to flexibly move in and out of leader and follower roles as required. July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden Photo by Arnaud DG

Shared Leadership

Staff are able to flexibly move in and out of leader and follower roles as required.

Theoretical Framework & Models Appreciative Inquiry It provides a voice for each individual through the 4D lifecycle of: Discovery Dream Design Destiny July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden Photo by Riza Nugraha

Appreciative Inquiry

It provides a voice for each individual through the 4D lifecycle of:

Discovery

Dream

Design

Destiny

Theoretical Framework & Models Knowledge Creation Communities of practice: Self-identified membership based on shared mission, actions and results. July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden Photo by Steve Jurvetson

Knowledge Creation

Communities of practice:

Self-identified membership based on shared mission, actions and results.

Theoretical Framework & Models Knowledge Creation “ Ba” learning environment: organisation and its employees grow together Developing knowledge through meaningful encounters July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden Photo by Woodley Wonderworks

Knowledge Creation

“ Ba” learning environment:

organisation and its employees grow together

Developing knowledge through meaningful encounters

Reinterpreting Framework & Models July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden Photo by Robert Barber

Reinterpreting Framework & Models Challenges Insufficient & ineffective solutions in literature Entrenched hierarchies and processes ineffective for local and current requirements Solutions Shared leadership and appreciative inquiry inspired conversations Communicating experiences to create new knowledge applied to local environment July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden

Challenges

Insufficient & ineffective solutions in literature

Entrenched hierarchies and processes ineffective for local and current requirements

Solutions

Shared leadership and appreciative inquiry inspired conversations

Communicating experiences to create new knowledge applied to local environment

Applying Framework & Models July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden LEARNING RESOURCE LIFECYCLE

Evidence to Action July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden

Next Steps / Conclusion July 2, 2009 5 th EBLIP Conference in Stockholm, Sweden Photo by Nattu

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