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Advocacy and Values-Based Leadership Oct. 2, 2006. Advocacy and Values-Based Leadership: Values, Ethics, Passion, Vision, Goals, Plans Oct. 2, 2006.
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Advocacy and Values-Based Leadership Oct. 2, 2006
Advocacy and Values-Based Leadership:Values, Ethics, Passion, Vision, Goals, PlansOct. 2, 2006 “What I think I do is co-opt power. I don’t think it goes the other way. I just assume they [politicians, etc.] want to do something good, and it’s appealing to them to be a part of something helpful. It’s just that they don’t normally know how to do it. They don’t see the opportunity.” - June Callwood, Globe and Mail, June 26, 2004, F8 • today’s topics: • advocacy leadership in action – with Linda Cook • values-based leadership
Advocacy… • about relationships & social skills • about public policy, funding, support, partnerships • about branding
advocacy team planning: • same understanding? • agreement to take action? • time to plan? • commitment of time to plan?
5-step advocacy plan:- from Pat Cavill and Wendy Newman’s presentation of the CLA program “Library Advocacy NOW!” 1. “SMART” objectives 2. target key groups & players 3. overcoming obstacles – reflect back others’ agendas, their “high ground” 4. communication tools 5. measuring success
client service, client interest?or self-serving and self-interest? Finding your passion… What do you care about? Why?
Workplace Values • passion reflects values • values ---> motivational energy • values = priorities • decisions are value-laden • conflicting priorities – context, situation, & strategy • organizational vision grounded in values • vision ---> key goals & strategies
focusing our vision: When we connect with our visions, and release our passion, we have a better understanding of who we are, what we stand for, and where we are going. - Dewitt Jones, “Focus Your Vision”
Organizational Vision Statement: • mental picture of preferred future of what we would like the organization to be • guides organizational strategy & key goals • PEST analysis for organizational vision • examples of vision and mission statements: • EPL: connects the people of Edmonton to the knowledge and cultures of the world • CPL: a world of information and ideas within the reach of every Calgarian
CLA’s Mission and Values Mission: CLA is my advocate and public voice, educator and network. We build the Canadian library and information community and advance its information professionals. Values: • intellectual freedom • free universal access to information • open and democratic society • diversity • informed and knowledgeable membership • advocacy contextualized
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable - Patrick Lencioni (2002) — see "Resources" on LIS 504 website “pyramid of trust”….
for next class…. • self-journey narrative: provide chapter headings for your life story so far, and a suggested title for the next chapter • bring 1 job ad to class for discussion • and jot down 3-5 key points why you want that position • review your resume and bring it to class