future thinking in libraries

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

THANK YOU! Find something cool? Please email me @

saldrich@library.ca.gov