25 & 26 November 2008, London
A two-day practical introduction to the main areas of management, relevant to library and information work, with emphasis on managing yourself and others.
Benefits of attending
- This course will enable participants to:
- build on their strengths and understand their weaknesses as a manager and leader
- raise awareness of their own and others’ behaviour to improve communication
- enhance their practical management skills – motivation, leadership, team working, presentation and personal skills (including assertiveness)
- share ideas and experiences with others at a similar level
Special notes: all sessions require a high level of involvement and participation.
Who should attend?
Participants should have at least one year’s experience at professional level in an information-based job or some years of general work experience.
Programme
Day 1
- Course objectives and management skills
- Motivation: understanding your own and others’
- Good work performance – case study
- What constitutes good performance?
- Leadership and delegation
Day 2
- Case study selection
- Presentations
- Personal skills for managing - assertion
- Job and career development
Places are limited to: 20
DAY ONE
9.15 Registration & coffee - 9.45 Start - 1.00 Lunch - 4.30 Close
DAY TWO
9.15 Regroup & coffee - 9.45 Start - 1.00 Lunch - 4.30 Close
Course leader: Sheila Ritchie
Fees
CILIP personal members: £385 plus VAT £452.38
CILIP organisation members: £460 plus VAT £540.50
Non members: £540 plus VAT £634.50
CILIP unwaged £60 plus VAT £70.50
Updated: 26 June 2008