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This was a presentation given at the California Library Association Annual Conference in 2008. It was designed to begin the conversation about creating organizations for innovation and action.
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Future Thinking in Libraries
How do we promote future thinking and innovation in our libraries?
with Stacey Aldrich CLA 2008
Quote
“When it comes to the future, there are 3 kinds of people,
those who let it happen, those who make it happen, those who wonder what happened.”
John M. Richardson, Jr.
Question
When it comes to the future, which kind of person are you?
A. one who lets it happen B. one who makes it happen C. one who wonders what happen
Question
How many of you work in organizations that have clear models and support for future thinking, innovation, and action?
Question
What are the challenges of creating an organization that is forward thinking and moving?
Foundations
Strategic Plan (direction)
Organizational Values (how we work together)
Customer Service Philosophy
(How we serve)
Clarity of Roles (jobs, decisions)
Communication Transparency
Learning & Tools
Method for Organizational Learning
Attitudes Scarcity vs. abundance? Optimism vs. Pessimism
Forward Motion
Active Future Designers
Feedback loop with stakeholders
Resource
Preview of Foresight Maturity Model http://www.socialtechnologies.com
Checkout the Social Technologies website to get a copy of the model and contact info.
check out
http://ideablah.blogspot.com
