Practical Tips for Developing Your Staff (Paperback)

Tracey Pratchett

ISBN 10: 1783300183 / ISBN 13: 9781783300181

Published by Facet Publishing, London, 2016

About this Item

Paperback. This book offers innovative tips and tried-and-tested best practice to enable library and knowledge workers to take control of professional development regardless of the budget and time available to them. Continuing professional development (CPD) is a key component of a successful and satisfying career. Part of the Practical Tips for Library and Information Professionals series, this book offer a wide range of ideas and methods for all library and information professionals to manage the development of those who work for and with them. You will find flexible tips and implementation advice on topics including:enabling others to plan, reflect on and evaluate their personal developmentappraisals and goal setting: linking personal objectives to organizational objectivesperformance managementsourcing funding to attend and run eventsplanning formal development activities such as courses and conferencesaccessing informal activitiesusing social media as a development toolrole of professional bodies and networksmentoring, buddying and coachingnetworking. Readership: All library and information professionals who have responsibility for managing, mentoring and training staff and individuals wishing to manage their own CPD. This book offers innovative tips and tried-and-tested best practice to enable library and knowledge workers to take control of professional development regardless of the budget and time available to them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practical Tips for Developing Your Staff (Paperback)
• Publisher: Facet Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783300183
• ISBN 13: 9781783300181
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This book offers innovative tips and tried-and-tested best practice to enable library and knowledge workers to take control of professional development regardless of the budget and time available to them.

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a key component of a successful and satisfying career. Part of the Practical Tips for Library and Information Professionals series, this book offers a wide range of ideas and methods for all library and information professionals to manage the development of those who work for and with them.

You will find flexible tips and implementation advice on topics including:

enabling others to plan, reflect on and evaluate their personal development

appraisals and goal setting: linking personal objectives to organizational objectives

performance management

sourcing funding to attend and run events

planning formal development activities such as courses and conferences

accessing informal activities

using social media as a development tool

role of professional bodies and networks

mentoring, buddying and coaching

networking.

Readership: All library and information professionals who have responsibility for managing, mentoring and training staff and individuals wishing to manage their own CPD.

About the Author

Tracey Pratchett, Gil Young