This workshop will offer guidance and helpful tips to archives workers at all levels who are interested in bringing about positive change in the workplace and inspiring others to work together toward common goals. The workshop will introduce concepts and traits of emotional intelligence and transformational leadership and how they can be applied in the workplace. Tips for time management, change management, and avoiding scope creep and overload will be shared, along with best practices in persuasive communication and strategic approaches to obtaining resources and increasing the value of the archives for administrators, donors, and related stakeholders. You will discuss case studies and examples of archives leadership challenges in a supportive setting, and leave the workshop with ideas and tools for making your archives program more valued.
Who should attend? Anyone in archives who is interested in growing their leadership and collaboration skills while advocating for the value of archives will benefit from this workshop.
What should you know already? No prior knowledge or experience needed.
