Author : Barbara Allan
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1856045870
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (56 download)
Book Synopsis Supervising and Leading Teams in ILS by : Barbara Allan
Download or read book Supervising and Leading Teams in ILS written by Barbara Allan and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone wishing to be a successful supervisor must learn the interpersonal skills of communication, assertiveness and the psychology of motivation in order to build a successful team with a positive ethos. This book provides a practical guide to supervisory skills for team leaders and supervisors in library and information work. Although reference is made to relevant management concepts, its strength is that it translates theory into practice, and the focus is decidedly on the latter. This is very much a 'how to' guide for anyone wishing to develop a supervisory role in an ILS context. Each topic is covered in a practical and down-to-earth manner, and is illustrated by examples and case studies from different types of ILS. The text also offers self-development inventories and checklists. Key topics covered are: working as a supervisor or team leader motivation confident supervision managing the whole team managing work: delegation and monitoring giving feedback and praise communication skills for supervisors managing difficult situations training and development the supervisor and human resource management gaining support as a supervisor or team leader.