Give your management career a kick start by attending:

Moving into management
a one day workshop on 20 March in London


A workshop which will explore the developing role of managers in information
and library services; managing staff in the context of rapidly changing
circumstances; achieving results through others by motivation, communication
and delegation and will conclude with a look at practical ways to deal with
difficult situations. You will be encouraged to share ideas and approaches
and to identify individual and service action plans, which can be
implemented back in the workplace.


Who should attend?
Those who have recently been appointed or promoted into a management
position. Those who have been in management for some time, but would like
the chance to remind themselves of essential skills and techniques.

How will this event help you?

It will provide an excellent foundation on which to build your management
career by:
* identifying and exploring the developing role of managers in
information and library services
* helping participants to understand the key elements of managing
staff in the context of rapidly changing circumstances
* giving practical help in achieving results through people
motivation, including communication, delegation and managing ourselves
* allowing the exchange of ideas and expertise
* encouraging the preparation of individual and service action plans

Programme

9.00 Registration and coffee
9.30 Welcome and introductions
9.45 Moving into management
What it means and why it matters
10.15 Maintaining a balance
An introduction to management models, skills and styles
11.00 Coffee
11.15 Managing the Millennium 1
The increasing importance of communication
* An overview of principles and examples of good practice
* Making meetings as effective as possible
* Specific challenges - communicating with part time staff,
encouraging upward communication
12.30 Lunch
1.30 Managing the Millennium 2
Maintaining staff motivation and morale at a time of rapid
change
* Practical work on motivation and delegation
* Case studies on motivating staff in different circumstances
3.00 Tea
3.15 Managing the Millennium 3
Managing ourselves
* An introduction to learning skills and styles
* Future proofing our careers by keeping our skills and confidence up
to date
4.30 Action planning session
5.00 Close

Places are limited to: 20

Comments from previous participants:

"clearly presented, pitched at just the right level, and encouraged lively
discussion"

"thought provoking"

"Beryl had a wealth of experience and added humour to the event"

Workshop Leader: Beryl Morris, Director, Hudson Rivers. Hudson Rivers is a
management and training consultancy which helps organisations to improve
their performance through training and development of their staff. Beryl
has worked at senior level in higher education, local government and
industry.

Fees

LA Personal members £125 plus VAT £21.87) £146.87
LA Institutional members £149 plus VAT (£25.90) £173.90
Non members £175 plus VAT (£30.62) £205.62
LA Student/unwaged members £25 plus VAT (£4.37) £29.37

How to book
To make a confirmed booking please complete the booking form below and
return it by fax to Professional Development on 020 7255 0561.
Alternatively, to make a provisional booking please call us on 020 7255
0560, textphone 020 7255 0505, or email [log in to unmask]

bookingform

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Cancellation of a confirmed booking on the day will incur the full fee, or
if received 7 working days prior to the event, 50% of the fee will be due.

Please return to:
Professional Development, LA Enterprises, The Library Association, 7
Ridgmount Street, London, WC1E 7AE
or fax us on 020 7255 0561.




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