Organizational storytelling for librarians : using stories for effective leadership / Kate Marek.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marek, Kate.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in library administration.

Storytelling.

Communication in organizations.

Leadership.

Physical Description:

xi, 105 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2011.

Summary:

Just as literature can be used for learning, the power of storytelling can be very effective when applied to leadership and management. Library expert and author Marek shows readers how they can use storytelling to communicate vision and values with - A primer on how to develop storytelling skills - Tips on how to use narratives to navigate change and build community - Strategies for using your library's buildings and history to communicate shared goals Applying solid management principles to a library setting, Marek provides the tools and explains the process of leading and managing through organizational storytelling.

Contents:

Storytelling retooled

Communicating vision and values

Using stories to navigate change

Using stories to build community

Telling stories through buildings

Developing the skill set.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780838910795

0838910793

OCLC:

662152479