This document discusses nurturing leadership in libraries. It emphasizes flattening organizational hierarchies, empowering employees to act, and nurturing emergent leaders. Emergent leaders are passionate, motivate others, and initiate new ideas. The document suggests nurturing leadership by saying yes to new ideas, encouraging risk-taking and failure, giving creative control and feedback, and modeling good leadership behaviors like calling out issues directly and aligning actions with goals.
Reinventing Business: Audacity and HumilityBruce Eckel
The pitfall of traditional management is the expectation of deterministic cause and effect behavior, and this is reflected in the most popular business books. I look at the problems with these issues and how we can see the business landscape in a realistic and practical fashion, while still trying to achieve a happy workplace.
Reinventing Business: Audacity and HumilityBruce Eckel
The pitfall of traditional management is the expectation of deterministic cause and effect behavior, and this is reflected in the most popular business books. I look at the problems with these issues and how we can see the business landscape in a realistic and practical fashion, while still trying to achieve a happy workplace.
How to Grow, er, DEFRAG Idaho's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in 1, 2, 3, 4 "Easy...Norris Krueger
Energy Connected speed presentation March 4, 2015:
How to Grow, er, DEFRAG Idaho's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in 1, 2, 3, 4 "Easy" Steps! :)
The latest, greatest Idaho Tech Council /Idaho National Lab confab, the Energy Connected' symposium is March 3-4, 2015 and features a series of Ignite/pecha kucha style speed presentations. These are my overly-cluttered draft slides for this presentation - lots of embedded links but not enough plugs for my great friends who want to grow great entrepreneurial communities! Like US SourceLink, the OECD entrep crew, Klaus Sailer's Coneeect, World Entrepreneurship Forum & Junior WEF, and of course the Kauffman Foundation!
Top 10 Tips for Making Complicated Things SimpleCrispin Reedy
Are you trying to explain a technical concept to a non-technical team? Maybe you’re teaching design concepts to a demanding or distracted business unit. Or perhaps you’re pushing a picky executive to incorporate more user experience initiatives. This talk will give you ten takeaways you can use in meetings and presentations in order to be a more effective advocate and leader in your team, regardless of your role.
Leuphana Conference on Entrepreneurship 2015Norris Krueger
Great newer conference that focuses on creativity & innovation at Leuphana University in Luneberg! Silke Tegtmeier and her team has done a great job again thus year:
http://www.leuphana.de/zentren/rce/konferenz.html
My keynote on the entrepreneurial mindset: We talk about it all the time but never really define it :) So... how do we better understand it? Define it? Measure it? Change it? Ping me if you want to join the discussion! (And ACTION!)
Michael Edson, Resource Sharing RemixedMichael Edson
Presentation for the 2009 Rethinking Resource Sharing IV forum at the Online Computer Library Consortium (OCLC) campus in Dublin, OH. Focuses on ways to catalyze change -- particularly in regard to digital strategy and asset sharing -- in large organizations. (The slideshow as a compilation is in the public domain, though individual assets may be under copyright as noted.)
Slides from my talk at WebVisions Chicago 2016. Exploring the state of prototyping in the design field today. How rapid prototyping can help us think faster than traditional brainstorming meetings. And how, when we accept what we don't know, we start to know more.
Presentation given at UKMW12, the Museums Computer Group's Museums on the Web
'Strategically Digital' conference, Wellcome Collection, London, November 30, 2012
Despite spending vast amounts of time and money on employee engagement, engagement metrics remain stagnant. What if, instead of obsessing about how to increase employee engagement, how to improve and position your employer brand, or how to fight the war for talent, you instead put serious effort into thinking about how to improve and position your employees?
Gemba Academy Culture Code - A Guide to the Way of Life at Gemba AcademyGemba Academy LLC
An attempt to be a bit different than the traditional employee manual, this document helps codify what we believe are our important values and passions, and how that translates into our culture at Gemba Academy (http://GembaAcademy.com). Contact us to learn more about our lean and six sigma online video training solutions!
Applying 'Persuasion, Emotion and Trust' PET Design Theory in the Real WorldNexer Digital
Usability is great but in an age where alternative options are only a click away is it enough? From the outside, you may have designed a shop window to display your products or services in the best possible light but what makes people take that critical step and commit to a purchase? Chris will cover the principles of Persuasion Design, or “Persuasion, Emotion and Trust” as Human Factors International defines PET Theory. They will present some real world examples of how companies are getting it right, and wrong in eCommerce.
GET IN TOUCH WITH SIGMA
This presentation is from Camp Digital, a free, one-day event in Manchester exploring some of the most important and emerging themes in the digital industry. To see more presentations and videos from the day visit: http://campdigital.wearesigma.com/2013/.
Camp Digital was brought to you by Sigma. We are a leading specialist in User Experience consulting and design, information management, and web technologies. We provide research, analysis, design, development and support services, with specific expertise in usability, accessibility, content and document management, websites, intranets and online applications.
If you think we can help you call us on 01625 427718 or email hello@wearesigma.com.
Presentation at the Naperville ALU Professional Development Conference - describing principles in Dan Pink\'s book: Johnny Bunko the Last Career Guide You\'ll Ever Need
5 Guidelines to Help Leaders Engage Their EmployeesSandy Geroux
Leaders sometimes have "blind spots" in their leadership behaviors. Follow these 5 guidelines to engage your employees by creating exceptional experiences for them every day.
How to Grow, er, DEFRAG Idaho's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in 1, 2, 3, 4 "Easy...Norris Krueger
Energy Connected speed presentation March 4, 2015:
How to Grow, er, DEFRAG Idaho's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in 1, 2, 3, 4 "Easy" Steps! :)
The latest, greatest Idaho Tech Council /Idaho National Lab confab, the Energy Connected' symposium is March 3-4, 2015 and features a series of Ignite/pecha kucha style speed presentations. These are my overly-cluttered draft slides for this presentation - lots of embedded links but not enough plugs for my great friends who want to grow great entrepreneurial communities! Like US SourceLink, the OECD entrep crew, Klaus Sailer's Coneeect, World Entrepreneurship Forum & Junior WEF, and of course the Kauffman Foundation!
Top 10 Tips for Making Complicated Things SimpleCrispin Reedy
Are you trying to explain a technical concept to a non-technical team? Maybe you’re teaching design concepts to a demanding or distracted business unit. Or perhaps you’re pushing a picky executive to incorporate more user experience initiatives. This talk will give you ten takeaways you can use in meetings and presentations in order to be a more effective advocate and leader in your team, regardless of your role.
Leuphana Conference on Entrepreneurship 2015Norris Krueger
Great newer conference that focuses on creativity & innovation at Leuphana University in Luneberg! Silke Tegtmeier and her team has done a great job again thus year:
http://www.leuphana.de/zentren/rce/konferenz.html
My keynote on the entrepreneurial mindset: We talk about it all the time but never really define it :) So... how do we better understand it? Define it? Measure it? Change it? Ping me if you want to join the discussion! (And ACTION!)
Michael Edson, Resource Sharing RemixedMichael Edson
Presentation for the 2009 Rethinking Resource Sharing IV forum at the Online Computer Library Consortium (OCLC) campus in Dublin, OH. Focuses on ways to catalyze change -- particularly in regard to digital strategy and asset sharing -- in large organizations. (The slideshow as a compilation is in the public domain, though individual assets may be under copyright as noted.)
Slides from my talk at WebVisions Chicago 2016. Exploring the state of prototyping in the design field today. How rapid prototyping can help us think faster than traditional brainstorming meetings. And how, when we accept what we don't know, we start to know more.
Presentation given at UKMW12, the Museums Computer Group's Museums on the Web
'Strategically Digital' conference, Wellcome Collection, London, November 30, 2012
Despite spending vast amounts of time and money on employee engagement, engagement metrics remain stagnant. What if, instead of obsessing about how to increase employee engagement, how to improve and position your employer brand, or how to fight the war for talent, you instead put serious effort into thinking about how to improve and position your employees?
Gemba Academy Culture Code - A Guide to the Way of Life at Gemba AcademyGemba Academy LLC
An attempt to be a bit different than the traditional employee manual, this document helps codify what we believe are our important values and passions, and how that translates into our culture at Gemba Academy (http://GembaAcademy.com). Contact us to learn more about our lean and six sigma online video training solutions!
Applying 'Persuasion, Emotion and Trust' PET Design Theory in the Real WorldNexer Digital
Usability is great but in an age where alternative options are only a click away is it enough? From the outside, you may have designed a shop window to display your products or services in the best possible light but what makes people take that critical step and commit to a purchase? Chris will cover the principles of Persuasion Design, or “Persuasion, Emotion and Trust” as Human Factors International defines PET Theory. They will present some real world examples of how companies are getting it right, and wrong in eCommerce.
GET IN TOUCH WITH SIGMA
This presentation is from Camp Digital, a free, one-day event in Manchester exploring some of the most important and emerging themes in the digital industry. To see more presentations and videos from the day visit: http://campdigital.wearesigma.com/2013/.
Camp Digital was brought to you by Sigma. We are a leading specialist in User Experience consulting and design, information management, and web technologies. We provide research, analysis, design, development and support services, with specific expertise in usability, accessibility, content and document management, websites, intranets and online applications.
If you think we can help you call us on 01625 427718 or email hello@wearesigma.com.
Presentation at the Naperville ALU Professional Development Conference - describing principles in Dan Pink\'s book: Johnny Bunko the Last Career Guide You\'ll Ever Need
5 Guidelines to Help Leaders Engage Their EmployeesSandy Geroux
Leaders sometimes have "blind spots" in their leadership behaviors. Follow these 5 guidelines to engage your employees by creating exceptional experiences for them every day.
Today, 84% of employees are “matrixed,” working on multiple teams every day. Networks of teams are replacing top-down hierarchies. And the role of a high-performing team player is changing. Are you keeping up? In this webinar, learn to leverage the “magic ratio” of highly effective teams, harness the collective intelligence of groups, and make a memorable mark.
Speakers: Jo Miller, CEO and Selena Rezvani, Vice President of Consulting and Research, Be Leaderly
Scaling a business is a leadership challenge. This is the message that this amazing book leaves you with, how though do we do that? Musings - that stream of thought that arrives from any direction as we read, take-in information and process it - are captured in a slidedeck that will hopefully act as an aide memoir but also as a catalyst for you to read the work.
This presentation is based on L.David Marquet's book, "Turn the Ship Around", a semi-autobiography on how he managed a crew of 135 men in a $2 billion nuclear submarine.
Empowering your staff to become an elite in their career path can be an almost impossible process - quite akin to leading a horse to water. Marquet details the four elements of what it takes to truly and permanently guide your team mates into transforming their outlook on work in a very meaningful, effective way.
My notes and musing around this valuable book on the leadership challenges around scaling an organisation. These are my notes, my comments and insights, but the work is that of Robert I Sutton and Rao Hayagreeva, their case studies, their thinking and sometimes their words.
Leading With Authenticity, Vulnerability, Inclusivity, Trust, and ReflectionLisa D'Adamo-Weinstein
Presented at the Spring 2022 SUNY Empire State College Student Conference in Sartatoga Springs, NY - There are innumerable theories and strategies related to the topic of leadership that people can become overwhelmed by trying to find the right “fit.”. Drawing on the works of Brene Brown, Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, John Maxwell, Simon Sinek, Angela Duckworth, Susan Cain, Kim Scott, and others, this workshop will focus on a presentation of leadership and the ideas of authenticity, vulnerability, inclusivity, trust, and reflection. Participants will be asked to reflect upon their own leadership in formal and informal contexts as well and create a leadership and life mission statement for themselves.
Passed over for a promotion? Lose a big client? Made a costly mistake? We all mess up. The important thing is what happens next. In this webinar, learn how to recover—and thrive—when the unthinkable happens.
Guest Speakers: Lorene Phillips, Senior Vice President, Reinsurance – International Casualty and Professional Lines, Sompo International and Mallun Yen, COO, Partner and Board Director, SaaStr.
This is a presentation I made to help teach my Leadership Senior Seminar class how to Challenge the Process. Hope others can find it to be helpful! It is based from the book called "The Leadership Challenge"
How is Leadership Changing? What do Young Professionals need to succeed in this New Normal?
This closing keynote at the first AICPA EDGE Conference in New Orleans included a facilitated conversation with this group of over 100 young professionals.
Tom Hood led the process with alumni form AICPA's leadership academy who have been taught the i2a: Insights to Action - Strategic Thinking System. They led table discussions and used sticky notes to make their ideas portable and their thinking visible to others. The results are on slides 17-26.
We are quickly moving from command & control to connect & collaborate and these young leaders understand these changing dynamics of leadership.
My coming talk on Sept 3, 2011. in Singapore.
Its free to attend, but register now!
http://blog.unleashyourbranding.com/
Free Talk organized by Entrepreneurship Club
11 a.m. at Ya Kun ( Orchard Central ), 3/9/11
Participants will be receive a free associate membership from the club which is worth $80/- for 1 year !
Yes, And... Using Improv to Develop 21st Century Leadership SkillsPeter Bromberg
Using the principles of improv to develop 21st century leadership skills including mindfulness, listening, collaboration, adaptability, trust-building, and risk-taking.
Lead the Change Leadership Academy: Start With Why?: Know Yourself, Grow Your...Peter Bromberg
Slides from online presentation for Library Journal's "Lead the Change: Create Your Career Roadmap", presented on April 22, 2015. You spend a lot of time in school and in training sessions talking about what you do and how you do it. This session will help you define your deeper purpose and help prioritize a path to clearing away obstacles and focusing on bigger picture solutions for your library, your community, your university, your school.
NOTE: The complete text of the talk is available in the notes field of powerpoint
Influence When You Have No Power or Authority (full text version)Peter Bromberg
Webinar for Utah State Library, 2-24-15. Regardless of whether you have a great deal of positional power or authority or none at all, you can exert meaningful influence and help bring about the future you prefer. Using proven techniques grounded in a simple model of coaching, and practicing emotionally and socially intelligent behaviors, you can learn to bring yourself into a state of greater resourcefulness, focus your attention and energy, get into action, and exert purposeful influence in any situation.
Influence When You Have No Power or AuthorityPeter Bromberg
Webinar for Utah State Library, 2-24-15. Regardless of whether you have a great deal of positional power or authority or none at all, you can exert meaningful influence and help bring about the future you prefer. Using proven techniques grounded in a simple model of coaching, and practicing emotionally and socially intelligent behaviors, you can learn to bring yourself into a state of greater resourcefulness, focus your attention and energy, get into action, and exert purposeful influence in any situation.
The Very Heart of It. Keynote at Urban Libraries Unite (ULU) ConferencePeter Bromberg
Text and slides from keynote at Urban Librarians Unite (ULU) Conference in Brooklyn, NY, April 5, 2013. The full text of the talk is available at: https://www.slideshare.net/pbromberg/urban-libraries-unite-ulu-conference-keynote-text-version-wslides
The Very Heart of It. Keynote at Urban Libraries Unite (ULU) Conference (text...Peter Bromberg
Text and slides from keynote at Urban Librarians Unite (ULU) Conference in Brooklyn, NY, April 5, 2013. Slidedeck available at: http://www.slideshare.net/pbromberg/very-heart-ofit
Keynote for Indiana Library Federation Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November 14, 2012. Full text of talk available at: http://peterbromberg.com/indiana/FRAMECHANGE.pdf
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
20. Nurturing Leadership
in Your Library
http://www.positivelypositive.com/2012/01/12/offshoots-working-title-blog/
21. Exponential Pace of Change
1.5 mill yrs lever, wedge
500,000 yrs control of fire
50,000 yrs bow & arrow
5,000 years wheel and axle; sail
500 years printing press with movable type; rifle
100 years automobiles
50 years satellites
30 years IBM Home Computer
25 years Windows / Mac
20 years World wide web
10 years ago iPod, Netflix, Tivo
5-7 years ago Ubiquitous Broadband, Blogging, Skype
4 years ago iPhone, Android, App Store, Geolocation
< 4 years SMS/Smartphone ubiquity, Twitter, Facebook
< 2 years Tablets, iPads, Cloud
AMAZON-APPLE-GOOGLE-FACEBOOK
28. Flatten the Organization
WHAT DOES FLAT LOOK LIKE?
• Strong shared Vision
• Less Hierarchy
• Bias for action
• Bias for risk-taking
• Employees empowered to act
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220457
29. Nurture Emergent Leaders
2. No formal authority
3. Are passionate and involved
4. Motivate Others
5. Initiate new ideas
6. Seek others’ opinions
31. Emergent Leaders Speak
Say “Yes” and LISTEN
“Say yes to the dreamers. Listen to
the ideas/insights and then
encourage attempts to address the
problems. Sometimes the most
insightful ideas come from people
who are new to a task or duty.”
- Aaron
32. Emergent Leaders Speak
Say “Yes” and ENCOURAGE
Try to find a "yes" answer first to all
requests. When a staff member has
an idea, encourage it with a "yes".
Ideas about service or functions
mean an employee is engaged and
willing to work. Never discourage that.
-Gina
33. Emergent Leaders Speak
Let People Fail
“Let people fail without freaking out.
Partly because for someone to fail
they have to try something new first,
and partly because I always learn
more from my failures than from
things that go well.”
- Lauren
34. Emergent Leaders Speak
Give Creative Control
“Let everyone have a pet project,
and give them a forum to share
them- newsletter, minute meeting,
bulletin board- so that each staff
person gets an opportunity to use
their talent and that everyone feels
like they have something special
and valuable to contribute. - Jaime
35. Emergent Leaders Speak
Let us Take Charge
“Give us opportunities to take
charge, and let the scope of those
opportunities grow as we prove our
competency. To whatever extent is
possible, be a service-oriented
manager: not just focusing on
serving the patron/customer, but also
serving your employees.” -Beth
36. Emergent Leaders Speak
Get out of the way
“Hire smart people and get the hell
out of their way. Be patient... if you
sit back just a bit longer than you're
used to, the solutions are discovered
by your staff and because they
discovered it, they most likely will
want to own it
- Chris
37. Emergent Leaders Speak
Give us Feedback
Give people ongoing feedback. They
WANT to know how they are doing
and what the impact of their work is
from your perspective.
- Kathryn
38. Emergent Leaders Speak
Model it for us
Be role models. This doesn't mean
they have to have the ideas, but they
need to live out the qualities of a
leader to encourage/nurture new
ones. Taking risks, owning mistakes,
listening to new ideas, encouraging
experimenting, and accepting failure..
- Erica
59. Most Valuable Leadership Assets
Judgment (intuition, intelligence, experience)
Information Mastery
Courage
Self-awareness
Stamina
Sense of humor
Decision making
Compromise (how and when)
-Nannerl Keohane
Sense of responsibility
Commitment to a cause beyond yourself
Passion and proportion (Detachment)
interview: http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S29/92/73G64/
60. Ways to Nurture Leadership
• Ask people what they need.
• Assume they are creative and resourceful
• Empower them. (no, really. Do it.)
• Promote a culture of risk-taking and action
• Help them develop themselves, especially,
their self-knowledge, EQ, and
communication skills
• Reframe failure as data, as learning.
• Understand Theories of Motivation
65. Sources of Influence
• Purpose • Choose your reaction
• Knowledge • To follow direction or not
• Personal history • Relationships/Networks
• Faith in self • Communicate
• Speak truth to power • Organize others
• Set/Model Standards • Withdraw Support
Adapted from: Ira Challeff, The Courageous Follower
66. ”I am not so much rejecting the distinction
between leadership and management, but
I am saying that the best leaders and
managers do something that might be
most properly called a mix of leadership
and management.”
Editor's Notes
Good Morning Everyone! It’s an honor to be here with you today to help kick off the LMI Summer Conference. Before we properly begin, I’d like to create a little bit of perspective by asking a simple question: Why are we here today
Why are we here today? A seemingly simple question , and one I try to continually ask and answer every day So before we begin this wonderful conference, please take a moment, and reflect on the question. Why are we here today at the LMI Summer Conference in Glenside, PA? Why are YOU here ?
Let’s further define some terms …. What do we mean by “here ”
For a little more perspective… What do we mean by Today
Well, who are WE?
Of the 108 billion people who have ever lived , we get to meaningfully interact with a few hundred, maybe a few thousand. So look around you at the people in this room, the people who have come to this conference And now think about your colleagues back at the library, and think about the people you serve in the library. Of all of 108 billion people who have ever lived, these (along with your family and friends, of course) are the few people you get to spend time with on your journey. Our time here together is precious.
Really puts things in perspective
So I will ask again: Why are we here today? Because Our time together is precious We want to use our time here to make a difference I want to be awake and fully present and… Use my time to enrich my life and the lives of those around me .
The theme for the conference is “Nurturing Leadership in Your Library. Why is it important that we be nurturing leadership in our libraries? There are a number of reasons. For me the primary reason is: Because the pace of change has fundamentally changed the game. And simply put, I believe that to be successful in this new landscape of rapid change, we need a radically different type of organizational structure – one that develops and empowers staff at all levels. Let’s explore a little bit more about what’s happening with the pace of change.
Here are two charts that demonstrate the pace of change You can see that the amount of time between disruptive technologies and major shifts that they bring about has continually compacted. (quickly review) This means that great grandfather’s life was virtually indistinguishable from his father’s life. They both lived in a make shift house , with a dirt floor, a wood burning oven, and no plumbing. The first 13 years of my grandfather’s life were the same as his fathers In 1921 he left Russia for America and the next 80 years of his life saw: Automobiles, Indoor plumbing, Telephones, Heart surgery, Air travel, Satellites in orbit Space travel a moon landing, Television, Microwaves, Portable radios and tape players In other words, my grandfather saw more significant change in his life than his ancestors saw in the 500 years previous. To contrast, my 15 year old nephew has never known a world without: Internet, 156 HD channels, Invisible braces, DVDs, Cell phones, Text Messaging The pace of change– the introduction of “disruptive technologies” continue to happen at an exponential pace… In October 2008, the comedian Louis CK was on the Conan O’Brien Show and he shared some observations about technological change and how our expectations rapidly shift in light of new technologies. Lets watch. [click]
SHOW VIDEO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funny right, but he captures something there, about how customers expectations shift very quickly when they are exposed to new technologies that make their life easier—or at least technologies that they value. Back when we started QandANJ.org in late 2001 and I started going around doing presentations, I would ask, “how many of you have been on the internet in the last 24 hours.” In the beginning I’d see 10-25% of hands go up. Each year, I’d see more and more hands go up. And now when I ask that question (ask it) . I inevitably see 100% How many of you have texted w/I the last 24 hours? Been on a social network? In a few years, how many hands will we see? The fact is, that technology doesn’t just expand what’s possible, it shifts our expectations and the expectations of our customers. Which means we have to be continually evaluating and shifting our role as librarians to respond to the shifting needs and expectation of those that we serve . But we’re getting a little bit ahead of ourselves… Let’s finish this discussion on the pace of change [click]
Up until recently, there was an accepted model of how change happens in society and organizations: The Freeze,Unfreeze,Re-freeze model , This model suggests that: Our structures, our organizations , and therefore our experiences remain fairly stable (or frozen) for long periods of time Some fundamental change occurs, and for a period of time, things unfreeze. We all get used to the change, it’s ramifications play out, and we settle into the new normal. We refreeze. This model makes sense when we apply it historically, but over the last 100 years, the periods between each change have gotten smaller and smaller, to the point where it seems we don’t even get to the refreeze point. With regard to change we are now more in a state of continual fluidity . Peter Vaill, a Professor of Mgmt at Antioch Univ . observed this phenomena and suggested a new model to help us understand change .
We are now in what Peter Vaill and other change mgmt experts call: Permanent whitewater. Whitewater suggests a number of things It suggests a fast-pace ; It suggests that the situation changes by the second It suggests that we need to vigilant, aware and responsive moment by moment It also suggests that we can have a general sense of shape of the river—the direction of current — Maybe know where the really big rocks are . We can’t control the ride, but we can influence it . So, what can we do to be successful in this new reality?
REIMAGINE THE ORGANIZATION Libraries, like many orgs tend to be hierarchical, and slow to act. Hierarchical, slow-moving, organizations were well-positioned to thrive when disruptive change happened one every 10-20 years. No more! We need to rethink and reimagine our organizational structures and cultures in a way that we quickly surface and implement innovative ideas. The ability to move quickly to meet needs and expectations —and beyond that to surprise, and delight— is what we need to survive and thrive in the new reality. That means we need to flatten our organizations and do a better job of empowering everyone to think creatively , work collaboratively , and take action quickly , and without a lot of red tape. In short we need to create cultures of shared leadership . One extreme example of this new type of organization is Valve . It has NO hierarch No managemen No structu Anyone can launch a project. Or hire. Again, I stress, that their structure is extreme —and I’m not advocating that we do that far. But Think of it as runway fashion . What they’re doing is pretty far out there, but some of those far out ideas can be scaled back and used by the rest of us.. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend taking a look at the Valve Handbook for Employees . (http://newcdn.flamehaus.com/Valve_Handbook_LowRes.pdf) Not just for the ideas , but for the wonderful spirit of honesty and playfulness that it embodies.
While we may not need to go as far as Valve in empowering people to use their good judgment, think creatively and take action as needed, we do need move in that direction and away from THIS … [watch video] Of course, the problem with highly structured organizations , where there are strict divisions of labor , and clearly defined (and often fiercely protected) areas of responsibility—or TURF —is that even if you have competent people in place, it doesn’t protect you from THIS…. [watch part 2 of video]
We can’t afford to have these types of employees any more.
WE NEED TO FLATTEN THE ORGANIZATION How does that look? Flatten the organization Strong shared Vision Less Hierarchy Bias for action Bias for risk-taking Employee empowerment to act Encourage Emergent Leadership
We need to encourage and nurture what Peter Northhouse calls “ Emergent Leaders ”: Northouse defines Emergent Leaders as those who : Have No formal authority Motivate others Initiate new ideas Seek others’ opinions Are passionate and involved So what do these “Emergent Leaders” need from us by way of nurturing ? I asked them.
I posed the question in the “ALA Think Tank” Facebook group. [emerging leaders, movers/shakers, MIH] I’ve identified some main themes and used a quote to illustrate each theme.
Segue to: M odel it for us A number of Think Tankers mentioned the need for managers to model Leadership Skills , so let’s talk about that: BTW [click] No baby ducks were hurt in the making of this slide.
So… What are those skills that we need to be modeling ?
Example: Library Sleevefacing Bowling Green State University – Way to welcome new students and orient them to the library Take pictures in different parts of the library, then post them.
Makes Good Decisions
It’s about creating meaning…
Optimistic leadership is not about seeing the world through rose colored glasses . We need to make decisions based on in reality. But once you have your plan, optimism will inspire the hopefulness and confidence that is required to take action and inspire others to align their energy with the goal Optimism or pessimism is not ultimately about any specific situation -- it is conscious choice in how to frame the reality of a situation that puts us in a greater state of resourcefulness and helps therefore helps us succeed. And the cherry on top is that there is a lot of recent research that suggests that an optimism outlook correlates with longevity, health, and happiness. I highly recommend Sara Kelley-Mudie’s post on Relentless Optimism: http://kmthelibrarian.blogspot.com/2012/05/relentless-optimism.html OK, so what other leadership skills do we need to be modeling?
Nannerl Keohane former pres of Wellesley and Duke, and author of “Thinking About Leadership” suggests these core attributes of leadership : (interview: http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S29/92/73G64/) Judgment (intuition, intelligence, experience) Information Mastery Courage Self-awareness Stamina Sense of humor Decision making Compromise (how and when) Sense of responsibility Commitment to a cause beyond yourself Passion and proportion (Detachment) Easy! Right? So there’s our challenge : We nurture leadership by walking the talk. [click] (And the Think Tankers were quite clear about what else they needed)
Nurturing Leadership Ask people what they need. Assume they are creative and resourceful Empower them . (no, really. Do it.) Promote a culture of risk-taking and action Help them develop themselves , especially, their self-knowledge, EQ, and communication skills. Reframe failure as data, as learning. Understand Theories of Motivation (Dan Pink- Drive. Creative Control and ability to solve problems) In closing, I’d like to leave you with a challenge
And it is: To take a moment every day and remember that in addition to all of the tasks , all the job duties , all of the meetings and budget spreadsheets , all of the desk schedules , all of the data management , collections , and facilities issues , all of the emails and phone calls … Remember that at the end of the day, the most important part of your job is this :
Think about that . And give thought to what YOU want to happen in your life , in your community , in your library , in your profession . Take time to get clear on what you want to see happen and then start making some choices and taking actions -- and encouraging your staff to do the same. Take Actions that move you in the direction of your preferred future.
The world needs libraries , now more than ever, and your library needs YOU . So I challenge you to be 100% present and not look to someone else to take the reins, lay out the vision, push for change, or challenge the process. It falls to you . It falls to each of us . We may or may not have positional authority , but in any moment, in any situation , we can all make choices and take actions that exert influence . And we must. Thank you for the great work you do , and for your passion and commitment to libraries. And thank you, for having me.