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Webinar: How to Position the Librarian
for Success
Stephen Abram, MLSEOS WebinarsFeb. 19, 2014
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Impression managemen
tOnline identity manage
mentReputation capital
Reputation managemen
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You are your own BRAND!
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Be CLEAR on your Uniqueness
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Focus on RAPPORT
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Your NETWORK has VALUE
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IDEAS are the Currency of Influence
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Sharing an IDEA has VALUE
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Sharing ADVICE has VALUE
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Sharing ADVICE has VALUE
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Sharing EXPERTISE has VALUE
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What is your PERSONAL Positioning?
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Bring Your Personality to the Party
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Managing Your Brand Equity
• Your social presence in person– Dress– Voice– Office– Handshake– Active listening– Conversation pieces– The Introvert Advantage
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Managing Your Brand Equity
• Your digital social presence– LinkedIn– Facebook– Twitter– Website– e-mail signature– Your digital photo(s)– Google search– Publications
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Sales is NOT a Dirty Word!!
• It’s simple really.• You want to influence . . . That’s selling plain and
simple.• Therefore . . . What are you selling?
– Time savings? Quality? Productivity? Authority? Answers?– Certainly not ‘information’ . . . What is your differentiator
• What action do you want?• What are they paying with?
– Cash Money? budget? time? reputation? avoidance?
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What is the one thing we do wrong too often?
We don’t . . . _______________________
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Ask for the Sale!
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Key Tactical Tips
• Mirror body image and stance• Introduce others• Lead the conversation• Engage and Disengage• Share your ideas• People don’t care how much you know until
they know how much you care.• Follow through
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START WITH THE “WHY?”
Influence out of context is just a party conversation.
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Internal Benefits
Clarity of purpose
Motivator for members
Compass for communications
Efficiencies in marketing
External Benefits
Recognition in the market place
Differentiation from competitors
Loyalty of existing members
Attracting new members
Benefits
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Elements of Identity
VoiceValuesPromise
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• Information Roles
• Information Habits
• Perceptions of Value
• Perceptions of Role
Key Findings
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43%
36%
35%
30%
27%
26%
19%
15%
15%
8%
5%
Company Information
Market Research Reports & Services
Education & Training
Scientific, Technical & Medical
News
Human Resources
Legal & Regulatory
Credit & Financial
B2B Trade
Yellow Pages & Directories
Do not use information
Top information categories
Information Habits
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40%
18%
42%
23%
10%
13%
18%
7%
8%
3%
10%
28%
14%
15%
4%
14%
7%
7%
3%
2%
33%
22%
19%
19%
18%
16%
16%
13%
13%
12%
8%
8%
7%
7%
7%
6%
5%
4%
6%
8%11%
2%
Making information available to the desktop
Providing competitive intelligence information
Conducting research on users' behalf
Providing training on search/use of information
Managing internal content
Analyzing research results on users' behalf
Helping locate information/experts
Research staff working on project teams
Managing a portal or intranet
Integrating content into work processes
Providing an alerting service on selected topics
Managing a physical library and print collection
Evaluating and purchasing content sources
Staffing a reference desk, call center, etc.
Consultation on organizing information
Providing customized information products
Document delivery
Managing external content
Information architecture
Copyright compliance
Other
Providers
Users
Most Valuable Information Roles (Users vs. Providers)
Perceptions of Value
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Most Important Attributes of Information Resources
94%93%93%93%
91%91%
89%89%89%88%87%86%86%
84%81%80%
78%78%
72%72%
69%68%
66%50%
Overall relevancy of the informationTimeliness of information
Ease of use/accessProvision of the most current information available
Easy to do business withRespected in the industry
A provider of relevant and actionable informationDepth of coverage
Easy to interact withOverall cost-effectiveness
A trusted advisor in the marketplaceOn the leading edge of the information marketplace
Usability/user interfaceServices that I will reuse the next time
Overall value of decision supportUpdate frequency
Breadth of coverageFrequency of delivery
Services that I would recommend to othersIntegrates new technologies for delivery of information
Includes value-added analysisMedium/format
Visible in the marketplaceBundling of components/packaging
Relevance of information (94%)
Timeliness (93%)
Ease of use/access (93%)
Access to most current information (93%)
Perceptions of Value
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Value of Information to Organizations
79%77%76%76%
71%70%
67%67%66%66%65%65%
63%60%
59%58%
53%51%
44%
I know where to store info
I know how to integrate info into my workflow
Info is easy to access once I find it
I have a good understanding of what is available
I have access to high quality content
I know how to manage proprietary documents/data
It is easy to find info I use to make daily decisions
Info helps me make strategic decisions
Info is easy to find
The info I need is effectively integrated into my workflow
Quality/credibility/accuracy is clearly discernable
I have had adequate training on how to search for/use info
Info is timely/frequently updated
Info saves me time
It is easy to find info I use to make critical, high-risk decisions
There are effective processes in place for sharing internal info
Info pros are deeply integrated into my org's business processes
Info helps me save money
Info helps me generate revenue
Perceptions of Value
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50%
45%
45%
40%
38%
36%
33%
31%
26%
26%
25%
21%
21%
12%
Make resources and info accessible in a timely, convenient secure manner
Create a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
Provide credible/customized/contextualized info to promote informed decisions
Save time & money by efficiently/effectively obtaining info
Facilitate good decision-making by acquiring/authenticating valuable resources
Provide expert analysis and deliver value-added intelligence
Provide insights and identify trends to create competitive advantage
Anticipate and address info needs to achieve organizational objectives
Develop & demonstrate KM expertise across industries and disciplines
Access networks of experts/colleagues to obtain info & best practices
Collaborate to better understand how to approach challenges & opportunities
Pursue continuous learning through innovative technology & education practices
Promote information literacy through training & education
Embrace Web 2.0 technologies in the management & dissemination of info
Role of Information Professionals
Perceptions of Role
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Role of Association/Organization
Perceptions of Role
50%
45%
45%
40%
38%
36%
33%
31%
26%
26%
25%
21%
21%
12%
Make resources and info accessible in a timely, convenient secure manner
Create a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
Provide credible/customized/contextualized info to promote informed decisions
Save time & money by efficiently/effectively obtaining info
Facilitate good decision-making by acquiring/authenticating valuable resources
Provide expert analysis and deliver value-added intelligence
Provide insights and identify trends to create competitive advantage
Anticipate and address info needs to achieve organizational objectives
Develop & demonstrate KM expertise across industries and disciplines
Access networks of experts/colleagues to obtain info & best practices
Collaborate to better understand how to approach challenges & opportunities
Pursue continuous learning through innovative technology & education practices
Promote information literacy through training & education
Embrace Web 2.0 technologies in the management & dissemination of info
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Positioning Statements
Profession Themes Association Themes
Continuous Learning & Expertise Professional Development & Advancement
Knowledge Navigators & Value-added Intelligence
Networking & Personal/Professional Connections
Strategic Advisors & Growth-Drivers Champions for the Profession
Language Exploration
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Respondents were asked to rate specific words and concepts
Frequency of Mention
Inte
nsi
ty o
f Li
kin
g
More Liked
Less Liked
These words represent the
buzz portion of the concept, many people mention them
positively
Finding better choices for words or
phrases plotted here will help the concept
There will always be words that are less
liked than others, our goal is to have them
mentioned as infrequently as
possible
Words with positive mentions are always good, perhaps there are words that while
positive, could be replaced with ones mentioned more
often
Interactive Editor
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1. Promote vs. defend value-driven benefits
2. Knowledge is the bridge between information and action
3. Evolution, not revolution
4. The “suite” spot—appealing to corporate executives
5. The “L” word
Five Key Findings
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Communications Framework
Key Messages
Core Values
Vision & Mission
Positioning
Statement
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Positioning Statement[SLA] is an international community and the leading voice for the advancement of the
information profession.
We empower members to achieve professional success within their organizations by providing
continuous learning opportunities.
We create a culture of knowledge sharing through global networking to exchange information,
innovative ideas, insights and trends.
We champion the value of information professionals as critical assets who provide value-added
intelligence that facilitates good decision-making and creates competitive advantage for
organizations.
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Vision & Mission
Vision[SLA] leads the information profession into the future by promoting its members as invaluable assets to their organizations. We will continually empower our members to be knowledge leaders who actively contribute to and drive the success of their organizations.
Mission[SLA] serves as the unified voice for the information profession, advocating its value, promoting best practices, creating knowledge sharing and global networking opportunities, and empowering members to become critical assets within their organizations through continuous learning.
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Core Values for the ProfessionLeadershipEnsuring that organizations have access to the information, insights and trends that facilitate good decision-making and create competitive advantage.
Accountability & ResultsSaving organizations time and money by providing value-added intelligence that is accurate, reliable and relevant.
Service Delivering expert information to our organizations in a timely, accessible and convenient manner.
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Core Values for the Association
Continuous Learning & Prof. DevelopmentProviding continuous learning opportunities to discover and master emerging technologies, develop leadership skills, and achieve professional success.
Knowledge Sharing & CollaborationLeveraging global networking opportunities to promote knowledge sharing and the exchange of information, innovative ideas, insights and trends.
Advocacy & EmpowermentServing as the unified voice for the profession, advocating its value, promoting best practices, and empowering members to become critical assets within their organizations.
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Key Messages for the Professional to Use
Knowledge SharingInformation professionals are accountable for gathering, organizing and sharing the right information for the best decisions. Information professionals further create a culture of knowledge sharing by educating colleagues on the best use of information sources.
Global NetworkingThrough active global networking, information professionals promote the exchange of information, innovative ideas, insights and trends.
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Key Messages for the Professional to Use
Competitive Advantage Information professionals ensure organizations have the right information, insights and trends to make good decisions and gain competitive advantage.
Bottom-line Benefits Information professionals save organizations time and money by providing value-added intelligence that is accurate, reliable and relevant. We deliver expert information to our organizations in a timely, accessible and convenient manner.
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Key Messages for the AssociationGlobal networking [SLA] is the only association in the world that serves the international community of information professionals. We create a culture of knowledge sharing through global networking to exchange information, innovative ideas, insights and trends.
Prof. development [SLA] provides members with continuous learning opportunities to explore and master emerging technologies, develop leadership skills and achieve professional success.
Unified voice [SLA] serves as the unified voice for the information profession. We advocate its value, promote best practices, and empower members to become critical assets within their organizations.
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Differences in the Private and Public Sector Approaches to Benefits (FABS)
Private Sectorq Competitive advantage is the idealq Innovation is key to long-term existenceq Focus on clients and marketshareq Business strategiesq Responsibility to shareholders or
owner/investorsq Increasing revenueq Risk orientedq Economic success is a prime personal
motivatorq Competitors, partners and alliesq e-Business is the challengeq Focus on “results”
Public Sectorq Collaborative advantage is the idealq Good service is the key to long-term
existenceq Focus on citizens and social contractq Political agendas and government
imperativesq Responsibility to parliament and to citizensq Wise use of tax dollarsq Risk averseq Making a positive impact on society is a
strong motivatorq Other departments, levels of government,
unionsq e-Government is the challengeq Focus on “process”
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Selling IdeasYou are engaging in an INFLUENCE agenda.
Selling is not a dirty word!Politics is not a dirty word!
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Selling Yourself
You are engaging in a long term relationship!Invest your personality
Position Yourself and not merely your resources . . .
Promise• What are you all about?Identity• How do people recognize you?Contribution• How do you make a difference?Promotion• How do you get the word out?Monetization• How do you ultimately profit?
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YOUR COMPETENCIES – NOT JUST YOUR SKILLSYOUR INSIGHTS AND ADVICEYOUR NETWORK AND CONNECTIONSYOUR RESOURCES
YOU!
What are you selling?
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4 P’s of Personal Influence
• Plug-in• Proactive• Personable• Professional
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Stand Out in a Crowd
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Stephen Abram, MLS, FSLAPrincipal
Lighthouse Consulting and Dysart & Jones AssociatesCel: 416-669-4855
[email protected]’s Lighthouse Blog
http://stephenslighthouse.com
Thanks!