Register for now for the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) e-learning webcast, “Leading Change,” to be offered March 20, 2008 at 11 a.m Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Mountain | 1:00 p.m. Central | 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
ABOUT THE WEBCAST
How can we better understand the effects of change on our organizations and on the people in them? During this webcast, Kathryn Deiss will provide several models which can serve as lenses through which to view change. Tools such as the models and techniques for helping people through change will be provided.
After this webcast, participants will:
- Be able to use two frameworks for explaining the dynamics of change
- Understand types of change and that not all change is the same
- Understand and be able to develop strategies for working with “resistance” to change
PRESENTER
Kathryn J. Deiss is the Content Strategist for the Association of College & Research Libraries at the American Library Association in Chicago, USA. In this role she scans the research library world for trends and best practices, acquires content to publish, and provides organizational consulting services to institutions. She designs and provides training and facilitation for libraries, national associations, consortia, and museums in the United States and beyond. Kathryn has written and presented extensively on the subjects of leadership, innovation, coaching and mentoring, planning, organizational learning, and organizational culture. Kathryn received her B.A. in Sociology from Trinity University (San Antonio, TX) and her MLS from the University at Albany.
REGISTRATION
Registration for this webcast is now open. For additional information, including technical requirements and a link to the online registration form, visit: http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrl/acrlproftools/leadingchange.cfm