Gaining Stakeholder Buy-in for your Library Services, Brisbane September 16, 2008

Expertly led by: Dr Alex Byrne, University Librarian, University of Technology, Sydney, Past President, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Alex has been the University Librarian at the University of Technology, Sydney since 2000. The UTS Library is highly regarded for its innovative use of IT to extend the digital library. It launched UTSePress in January 2004, which is one of the leading electronic presses in Australia. He previously chaired IFLA’s University Libraries Section and was President of the Council of Australian University Librarians. Alex’s broad expertise in information policy has been demonstrated through many government and sectoral appointments to educational, library and information technology committees and boards as well as his authorship of submissions to inquiries and many publications. His publications are primarily in information management, community empowerment and human rights, with particular regard to freedom of expression and access to information.

Learn how to motivate and engage with stakeholders to maximise success!

During this one-day intensive master class, Alex will lead you through the strategic process you should follow to maximise the level of buy-in you receive from your stakeholders. You will learn how to:

* Think strategically and be well prepared,
* Structure your business case to fit the bigger picture and align it with the enterprise,
* Convey your message and outcomes in a language that your stakeholders will understand,
* Show the results of your work in a way that promotes constructive, rather than negative, feedback
* Manage risk and know the danger signs,
* Embrace success and use it to your advantage for future projects.

Whether you are looking to secure funding, develop library services, upgrade technology, extend your resources or restructure the library facilities, you will need these skills, and more, to facilitate the process.

By attending this course you will gain an invaluable set of tools to help get the right people on your side, who will support your efforts and have a positive impact on your endeavours.

For more information and a copy of the course brochure, please click here or call us on +61 2 9436 4255. (ALIA members are entitled to a 15% discount from the full ticket price!)

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