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One of our key challenges in this century is organizing our libraries to innovate, change and succeed. Recent research shows we have a way to go to adapt our organizations structures and cultures for the 21st Century.
U of T iSchool Symposium in partnership with Dysart & Jones Associates
November 13-14, 2014
http://www.doitourselvesfuture.com
Building an Engaged Flat Army for the Library
- Are our libraries organized for the 21st Century?
- Do we have modern strategies for change?
- Are our innovation cultures ready for the world of constant technology and societal changing expectations?
- Do you want to learn about innovation in public sector organization design, discuss and explore opportunities with peers?
If these questions challenge your management team, then this is the symposium for you to explore new ways to develop our organizations to address our future challenges.
Innovation and change are keys to success today as the world and its inhabitants continue to evolve and behave in different ways. This event focuses on creating innovative attitudes, the intra-preneurial and entrepreneurial spirit, and start-up mindsets. It discusses building competencies and structures that support these types of change and development.
Libraries are all about creating connected and engaged organizations and communities; however, they are often challenged in doing just that. Using models and tools from Dan Pontrefract’s new book, Flat Army, you will be more confident in overcoming resistance to change in your library and building a culture of collaboration and engagement. A copy of the book is included in the registration of the first 50 registrants.
Filled with research on skills and competencies and the gaps we are seeing in libraries, this event focuses strategies, techniques, and practices for building capacity and sustainability of library leaders for the future.
The first 50 registrants receive a free copy of Dan Pontrefact’s book, Flat Army, http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/flat-army-creating-a-connected/9781118529799-item.html?ikwid=Flat+Army+book&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0 .
Speakers:
Dan Pontrefact, Author, Flat Army
Ken Haycock, iSchool Professor & Director, Marshall Business School, University of Southern California
Rebecca Jones, Dysart & Jones
MJ D’Elia StartUp Library Toronto
Helen Kula StartUp Library Toronto
Madeleine Lefebvre, Ryerson University
Anne Marie Madziak, Southern Ontario Library Service
Kathleen De Long, University of Alberta Libraries
Paul Takala, Hamilton Public Library
and more innovators we are currently confirming.
Conference Co-Chairs:
· Jane Dysart, Senior Partner, Dysart & Jones
· Stephen Abram, Executive Director, Federation of Ontario Public Libraries