Do you have an interest in supervisory topics in libraries? Is human resources part of your job description? Then this workshop is for you. Explore topics such as managing staff, team building and organizational health. This workshop will provide excellent networking opportunities with peers in similar situations.

Schedule

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Registration and Coffee

9:30 - 9:35 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions

9:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Managing Human Nature

People drive us crazy. Add the human element and even the most pristine processes get messy. It’s true for our teams, our departments, our organizations…and ourselves. Even though we can’t stop it, we can manage it.  This workshop will help you cultivate healthy organizational growth through key management and supervision practices. We’ll cover:

• Walk the talk to build trust
• Delegating, assigning and checking up
• What is management really?
• Handling sub standard performance and learning to love documentation
• Honesty and developing a thick skin

Using proven concepts, intuition, and supportive practices, you’ll be on your way to being a better manager.
Marcia Warner, Grand Rapids Public Library

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Keeping your Workforce Strong with HR’s Best Practices

Human resources responsibilities are a critical part of the job duties within any leadership position in the library but most library leaders are provided insufficient training to perform these duties with confidence.  This information-packed session will provide an overview of HR best practices that will help keep your organization legally compliant and your workforce strong.  Topics covered will include hiring/termination, employee orientation and training, performance evaluation and regulatory compliance.
Terry M. New, Kalamazoo Public Library

2:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Break

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Building a Cohesive Team

The hallmark of a cohesive team is the ability to communicate and share the workload to maximize the skills and talents of the individual members. The ideal team is able to come together to accomplish shared goals despite differences in work methods, communication styles and skill level. Simply grouping employees together and hoping for success is counterproductive; successful teams need guidance on how to work together, taking into consideration the different personalities and work styles of each member. This session will identify five behaviors inherent to cohesive teams, ways to build trust within your team and why and how to promote conflicting conversations on issues and ideas. Attendees will gain a better understanding of effective team leadership for today and tomorrow.
Pinky McPherson, PMc Consulting, LLC

3:15 p.m.
Wrap-up

Registration Rates

Early Bird Rates expire April 15, 2016

*subject to space limitations

In order to qualify for member rates, attendees must hold current individual MLA membership. Organizational membership does not apply. For more information about MLA individual and organizational membership, please visit Membership Value and Benefits.