Category Archives: Projects

Leading from the Middle

Posted on April 26, 2017 by cbecker53

Good libraries are led by good leaders. But there are also leaders who are not always at the “top.”

Posted in Employees, Leadership, Management, Middle Management, Projects, Supervision | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Push It!

Posted on October 16, 2015 by cbecker53
Posted in Decision-making, Projects | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Get ‘er Done!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by cbecker53

Oh dear. You know what I’m talking about. You’re working on a project. It’s almost done, and then. . .wait, just a few more tweaks. Or. . . forget it, trash it, start all over. Or. . . Because, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Performance, Projects | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Back in the Swing

Posted on June 8, 2015 by cbecker53

 

Posted in Communication, Customer Service, Employees, Library Programs, Library Services, Listening, Management, Meetings, Professional Development, Projects, Public Libraries, Public Speaking, Services | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

When to Step Back

Posted on March 27, 2015 by cbecker53

There are times when, as a leader, you do have to step back; to “take a back seat,” as it were.  5 Reasons Why Leaders Must Sometimes Take a Backseat shares some thoughts on when and why you might want/need … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Management, Performance, Projects, Supervision | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Communication, Employees, Leadership, Listening, Management, Meetings, Performance, Productivity, Projects, Supervision | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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.”

Posted in Meetings, Projects | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

What do Project Management and Meditation Have in Common?

Posted on June 23, 2014 by cbecker53

Good question! But you’d be surprised at the Project Management Lessons from Meditation you can learn!

Posted in Projects | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Think Outside the Box!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by cbecker53

Just ran across what sounds like an awesome opportunity to get some funding and assistance for doing some creative public programming in your community.  The deadline is fast approaching, so if interested you need to act soon. Developed and funded … Continue reading →

Posted in Library in Community, Library Partnerships, Library Programs, Projects, Promotion, Public Libraries | Leave a comment

What Have You Learned?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by cbecker53

Although written about a career in business, 3 Pivotal Career Experiences and What You Should Have Learned certainly applies to a career in libraries as well.  The 3 experiences are: Your first management role Leading a high-profile project Starting at … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Projects | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment