What if you could lead meetings in such a way that you produced twice the results in half the time?  Yes, you read that correctly. 🙂

SDC is sponsoring a two-part training series on group process methods. Participants will learn how to more effectively facilitate any kind of group, from committees, to unit or department meetings, and so on. Participation is open to all library employees, regardless of whether you lead meetings or “just” participate in them.

Part I will be conducted by myself and involve three one-hour sessions which introduce you to group process tools and when they are most useful within a meeting.  These three sessions will take place in December and are prerequisites for Part II.

• Agenda building for efficiency; cause-and-effect diagram, Dec. 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis
• Brainstorming; Nominal Group Technique; Affinity diagram, Dec. 13, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis
• Multivoting; Paired Comparisons, Dec. 20, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis

Part II will be conducted by Phil Shearrer, Debono Thinking Tools ^TM Consultant.  Phil also works as a Leadership Development Specialist at MU’s Women and Children’s Hospital. There is no charge to the library for Phil’s presentations.

Phil’s sessions will be half-day skill-building workshops on how to facilitate different meeting types:

• How to run a problem-solving meeting, Jan. 5, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis Library;
• How to run a decision-making meeting Jan. 12, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis Library;
• How to run a creative thinking meeting Jan. 26, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis Library;
• How to run a group self-assessment meeting Feb. 2, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis Library;

Why target these four topics?

The first three courses give you agenda specific tools required to maximize group interaction for effective discussion and resolution of the three most common meeting types.

The last course helps you candidly assess the effectiveness of your current meetings.

NEW: Individuals who attend all sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion, with copies placed in their personnel files.

How do you register? I will send Outlook meeting notices; simply RSVP. Release time is available with supervisor approval.

Leo

The Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk will change format in September and feature a webinar “Be a Great Boss–One Year to Success,” hosted by ALA and facilitated by Catherine Hakala-Ausperk. The webinar can be viewed onsite Sept. 21, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., in 4F51-A Ellis. Release time is available with supervisor approval.

The webinar targets current supervisors and those who might want to become a supervisor. The press release for the webinar included the following text:

“Take charge of your development with the help of Hakala-Ausperk’s clear, focused and programmatic approach.  In this online workshop, using strategies from her bestselling ALA Editions book, she discusses how, in as little as one hour a week, you can become a great boss on your own—without expensive, off-site seminars.  Live chat lets you ask your questions and exchange ideas with your peers.  ” More information about the webinar can be found at http://ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pr.cfm?id=7844.

August 29, 4-6 p.m. – Discover what the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center has to offer and view their new “Civil Rights” display. Live music provided by the Chump Change Band, hors d’oeuvres will be served and door prizes will be awarded.

 

We’ll change the format from a luncheon to a webinar. Join us Sept. 21, from 1:30 – 3:00 for a webinar sponsored by ALA on developing one’s leadership skills. The webinar is title “Be a Great Boss: One Year to Success.” Catherine Hakala-Ausperk facilitates the webinar. More info to follow.

 

Dr. Brick Johnstone is sharing his presentation from “A visual representation of disability throughout history,” given on June 2. In addition, he referenced several related links. All this information can be accessed at the SDC Program Calendar website: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/staffdevelopment/programs/2010-2011/Program_calendar.htm.

June 2, 2011 – A visual representation of disability throughout history, research by Dr. Brick Johnstone, School of Health Professions/Health Psychology.

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Place: 4F51-A Ellis Library
Presenter: Dr. Brick Johnstone

Dr. Johnstone returns to present research on the visual representation of disability throughout history. He will expand the discussion her gave us in July of 2009, which left audience members spellbound.

This presentation offers an excellent opportunity to better understand the manner by which individuals with disabilities have been, and are currently, misperceived and mistreated in society. Review of art from prehistoric to modern times offers a wonderful opportunity to understand how misperceptions about physical, mental, and sensory disabilities have developed and been maintained throughout history.

Participants will have the opportunity to increase their understanding of the individual experience of disability. Given that 20% of the US population has a chronic disability, it is useful to provide a forum to mull over the possibility of our own potential misperceptions and biases. Release time is available with supervisor approval. Feel free to bring your lunch if this falls within your regular lunch time.

Bob Almony, CPA and retired Emeritus Librarian IV, will discuss key changes to the income tax code, both items that expired 2010 and new items for 2011. Bring your lunch and plan to take notes. The brown bag will take place on Monday, January 24, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 159 Ellis. RSVPs are not required.

Bob Almony, CPA and retired Emeritus Librarian IV, will discuss key changes to the income tax code, both items that expired 2010 and new items for 2011. Bring your lunch and plan to take notes. The brown bag will take place on Monday, January 24, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 159 Ellis. RSVPs are not required.

Jenny Workman returns January 5 to share information on MU’s Wellness Programs. Bring your lunch and learn about new and continuing health programs.

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Place: 4F51-A Ellis Library

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 12:00-1:00 p.m., W1004 Lafferre Hall, School of Engineering

In case you missed the SDC brown bag session on Let’s Roll Together, another brown bag will be held Oct. 27 at W1004 Lafferre Hall, School of Engineering. Let’s Roll covers information about cycling for transportation and how cars and bicycles can share the road together.  The session will also cover misconceptions about traffic laws for both bicyclists and motorists. Gina Overshiner, Education Coordinator with the Pednet Coalition, will provide information on the program. Bring your lunch. RSPV’s are not required.