Ohio Library Council

08/26/2024 | News release | Archived content

Library Management and Leadership Conference Scheduled for October 25 in Northeast Ohio

Registration is now open for Library Management and Leadership Conference: Empowering Leaders and Managers to Succeed, scheduled for October 25 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport in North Canton. The educational programming for this event focuses on developing leadership skills, delegating with confidence, motivating teams, and creating a dynamic workplace where innovation and open communication thrive. Topics include:

  • Harnessing Emotional Intelligence: Key Skills for Effective Leadership
  • Creating a Comprehensive Policy Management Plan
  • Bridging the Gap from Management to Administration
  • Building Relationships with board members and other stakeholders
  • Reframing the Idea of "Networking"
  • Making Difficult Conversations Less Difficult
  • Navigating HR issues
  • Incorporating "Co-Design" Principles into Your Meetings
  • Promoting Staff Well-Being and Fostering Collaboration

Participants will leave this conference with practical solutions and innovative ideas that they can implement back at their library. The agenda and session descriptions are available on the OLC website. The registration fee is $150 for OLC members (Non-member fee: $300).

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