Webinar
LFAP
Leading From Any Position:
Influencing Library
Effectiveness and Responsiveness
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Webinar & Workshop Leaders
LFAP
I’m Becky
I’m John
Together, we’re Schreiber Shannon Associates
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Objectives of Webinar
LFAP
By the end of this Webinar, you will:
Understand the concepts of “Leading from Any Position”
Understand what will be covered in the LFAP workshop
Understand how LFAP is different from the Eureka! Leadership Institute
Know if you are interested in attending LFAP
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Rationale for LFAP
LFAP
Why is Infopeople providing
a Leading From Any Position
workshop now?
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Environmental Factors
LFAP
LIMITED STAFF, TIGHT BUDGETS,
MASSIVE CHANGE
create
THREATS & OPPORTUNITIES
which
require
FULL ENGAGEMENT OF ALL STAFF
to STREAMLINE PROCESSES
ANTICIPATE COMMUNITY NEEDS
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Where is your focus?
LFAP
Glass Half Empty
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Glass Half Full
overworked
working smarter
made to do
new work
want to try
new work
threats
opportunities
angry
excited
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Readiness for Change
LFAP
Discomfort can encourage new behavior.
Handwriting is on the wall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFZ0z5Fm-Ng
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Take advantage of the recession-driven influx of
people to the library.
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New technology is driving rapid change.
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Competition requires us to think strategically.
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Remember, not changing is also a decision.
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LIMITED
STAFF,
TIGHT
Environmental
Factors
BUDGETS,
MASSIVE CHANGE
LFAP
create
THREATS & OPPORTUNITIES
which
require
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FULL ENGAGEMENT OF ALL STAFF
STREAMLINED PROCESSES
ANTICIPATION OF COMMUNITY
NEEDS
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LFAP: Influencing Library
Effectiveness and Responsiveness
LFAP
Influencing
each person contributes by
taking initiative and listening
to others
Effectiveness
examining & improving
internal processes
Responsiveness
giving their customers what
they want & need
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What will change?
LFAP
Desired Results
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Desired Results
LFAP
This workshop will:
Support the creation of learning organizations
within each California library
Encourage a developing learning community
among California libraries
Ensure that California libraries continue to
enhance their customer responsiveness
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What is Leading From Any Position?
LFAP is similar to PARTICIPATIVE MANAGEMENT,
but with new technologies for today’s environment
LFAP is not
new,
since
2002
Maryland Division of Library
Development and Services
but it is
exciting!
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LFAP
Why has it been popular?
Client comments:
“LFAP has created a new culture of cooperation in our
library.”
“LFAP has given us the tools to encourage full
participation of all staff.”
“LFAP gave me the skills to influence decisions in my
library.”
“LFAP built my confidence in offering ideas and solutions.”
“LFAP gave me the patience to try many strategies, and
not get discouraged. If one doesn’t work, I try another.”
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What is Leading From Any Position?
LFAP is the involvement of people in the planning and control
of their own activities, no matter where they reside in the
organization.
gathering data
offering ideas
solving problems
making decisions
implementing change
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What are the origins of LFAP?
The Fifth Discipline
Peter Senge
Based on the foundation of Peter Senge’s work,
LFAP enhances attitudes and skills to create a
LEARNING ORGANIZATION.
LFAP goes beyond Senge’s concepts to nurture
initiative, creativity and responsibility
in every position in the library.
NURTURE
STAFF
TALENTS
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What is a Learning Organization?
A learning community is created when each person takes
personal responsibility for the success of their
organization and its customers.
They fully engage their talents and support others
in transforming individual experience into knowledge
that is used by the whole organization
to achieve its core purpose and vision.
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Disciplines of a Learning Organization
Systems
Thinking
Team
Learning
Principles of
Learning
Libraries
Shared
Vision
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Mental
Models
Personal
Mastery
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Disciplines of a Learning Organization
My job
changes all
the time
Systems
Thinking
Team
Learning
Principles of
Learning
Libraries
Shared
Vision
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Mental
Models
Personal
Mastery
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Disciplines of a Learning Organization
My job
changes all
the time
Systems
Thinking
Team
Learning
Principles of
Learning
Libraries
Shared
Vision
Mental
Models
Personal
Mastery
I am
responsible
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Disciplines of a Learning Organization
My job
changes all
the time
Systems
Thinking
Team
Learning
Principles of
Learning
Libraries
Shared
Vision
I want to
come along
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Mental
Models
Personal
Mastery
I am
responsible
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Disciplines of a Learning Organization
My job
changes all
the time
Systems
Thinking
We’re
smarter
together
Team
Learning
Principles of
Learning
Libraries
Shared
Vision
I want to
come along
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Mental
Models
Personal
Mastery
I am
responsible
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Disciplines of a Learning Organization
Are we thinking
broadly enough?
My job
changes all
the time
Systems
Thinking
We’re
smarter
together
Team
Learning
Principles of
Learning
Libraries
Shared
Vision
I want to
come along
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Mental
Models
Personal
Mastery
I am
responsible
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What can I expect?
LFAP
Workshop Content
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What will we do?
Leading From Any Position Concepts
Disciplines Of A Learning Organization
Strategies for Facilitating From Any Position
Involvement Model to Build Commitment
Set Priorities to Focus Activities & Achieve Results
Evaluate Work Processes with Flow Charts
Creative Problem Solving of “Real” Issues
Create a Plan to Implement Ideas
Follow-up to Assure Success
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How will we learn?
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Workshop Processes
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conceptualiz
e
How will we do it?
Experiential Learning - learning by doing
Practice Learning Organization activities
analyze
experience
Mix groups to assure maximum networking
Use small group discussions & reports to share knowledge
Practice facilitation & problem solving skills
Apply concepts and models to real work situations
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Workshop Structure
2 days of concepts and skills development
implementation on the job
after several months, 3rd day of evaluation & support
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Workshop Distinctions
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How is LFAP different from
Eureka Leadership Institute?
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Distinctions
Both are about
•assuming leadership EUREKA! Institute
•personal initiative
grooming leaders
•community focus
to transform libraries
broader and
more long term
1 week intensive
with two follow-ups
strategic
move ahead
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LFAP Workshop
PURPOSE
FOCUS
STRUCTURE
CONTENT
EXPECTATION
sharing skills to
improve work systems
narrower and
more immediate
2 days 9-5
with a follow up
operational
be great
where you are
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Why should I attend?
LFAP
Workshop Benefits
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You should attend LFAP if you want to...
It’s productive
and fun !
develop your facilitation skills.
improve work processes that help your team work faster
and smarter.
have a greater sense of control over your operations and
results.
gain influence on the choices your library is making by
offering data rather than opinion.
build your operational leadership skills within your current
position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many workshops will be delivered?
The plan is to provide two workshops in 2011, one in Northern California January 20-21, and one in
Southern California January 24-25.
Northern California: Holiday Inn and Suites, Oakland Airport
Southern California: Doubletree Hotel, Ontario Airport
a one-day follow-up session in both Northern & Southern CA will be scheduled.
How may people will attend each workshop?
40 in each workshop
How many may attend from each organization?
• We welcome multiple staff from a single library.
Who is the target audience?
• anyone who wants to enhance their leadership skills to make a better contribution to their library and t
their community,
• leading from any position means any enthusiastic person is welcome
What are the workshop fees?
• $75 per person, covers 3 days of workshop + lodging + food = a real bargain
(continental breakfast and lunch for all three days - dinner on your own)
Who are the workshop leaders?
• Becky Schreiber & John Shannon, Schreiber Shannon Associates
• website: schreibershannon.com
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Questions?
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