No-Nonsense Guide to Leadership, Management and Teamwork

This book provides a practical guide to leadership, management, and team working in contemporary library and information services, focusing on attitudes, values, and practices that make for good leadership and management. It covers various topics such as analyzing the environment, working in the senior team, leading and managing teams, innovation, and managing complex projects. It is designed for new or aspiring managers and team leaders, as well as new or aspiring directors of library services, and can help them navigate their roles and understand management and leadership practices.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 264 pages
\n Publication date: 31 March 2019
\n Publisher: Facet Publishing
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In today's dynamic and ever-changing world of library and information services, contemporary managers and leaders face a multitude of challenges. They are tasked with managing complex operations, dealing with evolving technologies, and meeting the ever-increasing demands of users. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and pragmatic guide to leadership, management, and team working in this field.

The book translates theoretical concepts into practical guidance, backed by examples and case studies from library and information workers around the globe. It focuses on attitudes, values, and practices that are essential for effective leadership and management.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including:

Analyzing the environment, understanding culture, and developing strategies

Working in the senior team and making an impact

Confident leadership and management, decision-making, problem-solving, and managing crises

Leading, managing, and supervising your team, establishing working practices, and conflict management

Delegation, dealing with overload, and evaluating outcomes

Managing large and small projects and the people side of projects

Innovation and management of the change process

Communications, managing emails, text messages, and effective use of social media

Recruitment and selection, and performance management

Managing and leading complex teams, including collaborative, multi-professional, partnership, and virtual teams

Budgeting, managing finances, tendering, crowdfunding, and taking part in audits

Managing work-life balance, coaching and mentoring, emotional intelligence, resilience, and mindfulness

This book is designed to be a valuable resource for new or aspiring managers and team leaders who are looking to navigate the complexities of the library and information services industry. It will provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in their roles and make a positive impact on their organizations.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career in this field, The No-Nonsense Guide to Leadership, Management, and Teamwork will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage your team effectively.

\n Weight: 394g\n
Dimension: 234 x 162 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783303960\n \n