Hooray!
My project team was able to successfully meet yesterday!
After a morning of scrambling to come up with an internet voice chat program other than the previously picked Google Talk (which couldn't accomodate all of us talking together at once), we used Skype.
The program itself was user friendly, and with help from the Information Services department here at PLYMC, I had a microphone to use. (Thank you, IS!) With help and understanding from my supervisor, I was able to get the hour off desk when my other team members could meet. (Thank you!) Talk about teamwork!
To know that groups can actually meet like this and work on projects and AT NO COST is amazing ... I wonder what would happen if this was used by more groups and more people throughout the world ...
The session itself was awesome! We now have tasks assigned to each person as well as a better grasp of our goals as a project team.
I feel like we (or I... ;) ) finally know what we're doing.
We are on our way!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Getting Virtually Organized, Virtually
Working virtually does indeed have its own set of challenges (such as coordinating real time conversations, evaluating technology choices, and configurings those choices)
but also offers its own excitement (such as coordinating real time conversations, evaluating technology choices, and configuring those choices) ...
In the past two weeks or so, the group (composed of individuals living across the United States) has:
found a time (via Doodle) to meet for a Google Talk
created a working project space via Google Groups
We are now compiling our project notes from Mid-Winter, individually reviewing our project goal, and individually honing our ideas.
In my team, I also have the role to compile our notes on our project page of the Emerging Leader Wiki.
Check out my latest work there!
but also offers its own excitement (such as coordinating real time conversations, evaluating technology choices, and configuring those choices) ...
In the past two weeks or so, the group (composed of individuals living across the United States) has:
found a time (via Doodle) to meet for a Google Talk
created a working project space via Google Groups
We are now compiling our project notes from Mid-Winter, individually reviewing our project goal, and individually honing our ideas.
In my team, I also have the role to compile our notes on our project page of the Emerging Leader Wiki.
Check out my latest work there!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Maureen Sullivan on Leadership
Learn by Doing
1) Recognize opportunities
2) Learn about the ALA structure
3) Learn from other colleagues, mentors, and leaders
4) Network
Leadership Challenge
Are leaders born or made?
5 Leadership Practices
1) Challenge the process
--- question, suggest, think (and encourage others to think), innovate (application of ideas)
--- e.g. "I have a different approach (pause to gain attention) ..."
--- e.g. "It seems to me that we have a lot of work ... and not everyone is contributing ..."
--- effective strategies of persuasion = use research of the innovation in organizations, concentrate on how it will benefit the patron, provide support plan during change to combat fear of change
2) Inspire shared vision
--- become a futurist, clarify own vision as well as have others communicate clearly, engage/listen to others' ideas, speak positively and from the heart
--- Ron Heifeitz: become skillful at asking questions
--- if all else fails, have the courage to leave
3) Enable others to act
--- relationships are investments and are built on trust so be authentic, value other people and their contributions, involve others in meaningful activities
4) Model the way
--- actions coincide with principles and values so be mindful of actions and their effects
--- see Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
5) Encourage the love
--- recognize others actions, especially with tangible tokens
--- e.g. "Thank you for ..."
All people are "member-leaders" so all are collaborators.
1) Recognize opportunities
2) Learn about the ALA structure
3) Learn from other colleagues, mentors, and leaders
4) Network
Leadership Challenge
Are leaders born or made?
5 Leadership Practices
1) Challenge the process
--- question, suggest, think (and encourage others to think), innovate (application of ideas)
--- e.g. "I have a different approach (pause to gain attention) ..."
--- e.g. "It seems to me that we have a lot of work ... and not everyone is contributing ..."
--- effective strategies of persuasion = use research of the innovation in organizations, concentrate on how it will benefit the patron, provide support plan during change to combat fear of change
2) Inspire shared vision
--- become a futurist, clarify own vision as well as have others communicate clearly, engage/listen to others' ideas, speak positively and from the heart
--- Ron Heifeitz: become skillful at asking questions
--- if all else fails, have the courage to leave
3) Enable others to act
--- relationships are investments and are built on trust so be authentic, value other people and their contributions, involve others in meaningful activities
4) Model the way
--- actions coincide with principles and values so be mindful of actions and their effects
--- see Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
5) Encourage the love
--- recognize others actions, especially with tangible tokens
--- e.g. "Thank you for ..."
All people are "member-leaders" so all are collaborators.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Leslie Burger on Leadership (in ALA)
"Emerging Leaders began in 2007 as one of ALA Immediate Past President Leslie Burger’s six initiatives." (Emerging Leaders Wiki)
Here are some of my notes from her welcoming speech on Friday of Mid-Winter.
To be a leader:
1) Ask questions. "Why do we do it this way?"
2) Do something you think is valuable to do, not just because it will add to your resume.
3) Be bold. Express new ideas even to the "old guys."
4) Be collaborative. Listen and find common ground.
5) Be flexible.
6) Take a break when you need it.
7) Bend the rules. Apologize later.
8) Network.
9) Have a good time. Go to some of the Conference parties!
10) Create change if something doesn't work.
As far as further understanding the organization of ALA, Burger strongly stressed consulting the ALA Handbook of Organization.
Here are some of my notes from her welcoming speech on Friday of Mid-Winter.
To be a leader:
1) Ask questions. "Why do we do it this way?"
2) Do something you think is valuable to do, not just because it will add to your resume.
3) Be bold. Express new ideas even to the "old guys."
4) Be collaborative. Listen and find common ground.
5) Be flexible.
6) Take a break when you need it.
7) Bend the rules. Apologize later.
8) Network.
9) Have a good time. Go to some of the Conference parties!
10) Create change if something doesn't work.
As far as further understanding the organization of ALA, Burger strongly stressed consulting the ALA Handbook of Organization.
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