Book now for this exciting new leadership development programme!
Developing Leaders in the Library and Information Sector
10th, 11th & 12th March, Missenden Abbey, Buckinghamshire  

(Participants arrive on Wednesday 10th March at 7p.m. with the programme
ending at 3.15 on Friday 12th March)
 
You are rarely called upon to be a leader in the heroic form of a Churchill,
or a Mandela, but your leadership skills and abilities play a vital part,
not only in your own success, but in the success or failure of your
organisation
Aim and objectives
This two day programme examines current leadership issues facing the library
and information manager and identifies ways in which you can develop
practical leadership skills to deal effectively with challenging situations
and capitalise on the strengths of your team to obtain the best performance
possible. 

You will leave the programme:
*	with an analysis of your strengths and areas for development in
relation to leadership 
*	having developed a vision for the future for your team/service
*	having learned how to vary your leadership style according to
different circumstances
*	equipped to motivate staff and capitalise on the qualities of each
individual team member
*	knowing how to effectively lead your team through change and the
planning process
*	feeling intellectually and physically recharged

In addition you will have:
*	reviewed the current approaches to effective leadership and
identified your leadership style
*	grappled with some of the thorniest issues currently facing LIS
managers
*	received individual feedback on your performance from the programme
tutors

Who Should Attend?
This programme is not for the faint hearted. It is ideal for those with 2-3
years senior management experience who are on the brink of taking the leap
from managing to leading.
Training approach
This highly interactive workshop is a combination of case studies,
tutor/participant led  discussion and group exercises designed to review
your own leadership style and resolve potential obstacles to your ideas
within your organisation.. 

This will be a stimulating and personally challenging event for those of you
prepared to critically assess your own performance.

In addition you will need to:
- 	Dedicate 3 hours preparation time prior to the event
-	Be willing to lead a breakfast discussion group
-	Be prepared to receive follow up calls from event leaders to
evaluate your post programme progress

This exclusive event is strictly limited to 15 delegates

FEES
Personal Members	£ 798.00 & VAT (£139.65) £937.65
Institutional Members	£ 965.00 & VAT (£168.87) £1133.87
Non Members	 	£1118.00 & VAT (£195.65) £1313.65

FURTHER DETAILS AND HOW TO BOOK
Full details of the programme can be found on the World Wide Web at: 
http://wwwla-hq.org.uk/directory/training/conf03a.html

Alternatively, for a more in depth discussion about the event please contact
Professional Development on 0171 636 7543 ext. 284 or email
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Philippa McGurk
The Library Association



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