Category Archives: Meetings

More Meetings

Posted on October 18, 2016 by cbecker53

You’ve heard me say it before: one thing we have in libraries is meetings. Sometimes lots and lots of meetings.  

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Cancel that Meeting!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by cbecker53

In libraries, we tend to have lots of meetings. I’ve told you this before.

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Tips Galore

Posted on December 4, 2015 by cbecker53

Thank goodness we don’t have to “invent” every solution ourselves. Especially in libraries, just about every management issue you think you have, someone else has had it first, and more often than not, folks are willing to share tips with … Continue reading →

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Back in the Swing

Posted on June 8, 2015 by cbecker53

 

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Playing Catch Up

Posted on January 19, 2015 by cbecker53

We all do it, at home and at work.  And I do it on this blog. I’ve got a bunch of links I’ve been saving up to write about.  Here’s a potpourri of some from The Fast Track: 5 Things … Continue reading →

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Meaningful Meetings!

Posted on December 2, 2014 by cbecker53

Jesse Lyn Stoner has done it again.  This time she delved into meetings, and what makes them work.  Or not.  “The trick is to make your meetings meaningful.” Since we tend to have lots of meetings in libraries, it is … Continue reading →

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Debrief!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by cbecker53

One Meeting Every Project Manager Should Have on Its Calendar “Take the time to reflect on what you learned and can use in the future.”

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Sure, I’d Like to be More Creative

Posted on May 19, 2014 by cbecker53

So, I’m not feeling particularly creative this week.  As a matter of fact, I’m feeling exhausted and wiped out.  But that’s because we sold our house and bought a condo and moved downtown about a week ago.  My life is … Continue reading →

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Collaboration is the Key!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by cbecker53

But you don’t need me to tell you that. Though focusing on companies and brands, you will find the post Collaboration is the Key applicable to collaboration in libraries as well.  “It’s nearly impossible for anyone to succeed by going … Continue reading →

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Sure, I Can Manage That Project!

Posted on October 14, 2013 by cbecker53

Projects.  We have LOTS of projects in libraries.  Sometimes you’ll be working on a project with people you supervise.  Sometimes you’ll be working with colleagues in your library.  Other times you’ll be working on projects with people in other parts … Continue reading →

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