tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085351369370530753.post1037273218568670071..comments2023-06-28T15:56:54.832+01:00Comments on Librarian in Training: Manage Your Way Into ManagementClaire Sewellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14323624737569129942noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085351369370530753.post-15473560543662856592014-06-21T20:03:26.993+01:002014-06-21T20:03:26.993+01:00Thanks Chris. I've let my employers know that ...Thanks Chris. I've let my employers know that I'd like to do some training but unfortunately it's not available to me on my current grade. Hopefully I can keep developing the skills I need and demonstrate this to my employers which will put me in a better position if a promotion opportunity arises. Fingers crossed! Claire Sewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323624737569129942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085351369370530753.post-14447159364813231942014-06-20T23:08:35.594+01:002014-06-20T23:08:35.594+01:00Couple of other thoughts regarding training opport...Couple of other thoughts regarding training opportunities.<br />- Don't be shy of letting others know that you are interested in training opportunities. If people know you are interested they are more likely to think of you if an opportunity arises. Don't assume they already know.<br />- It is worth considering contacting whoever holds the training budget towards the end of their financial year - it might be that they have a little left over that they would be willing to spend if otherwise it would 'go to waste'libchrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351077196965048433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085351369370530753.post-66829058629552821872014-06-20T20:55:21.198+01:002014-06-20T20:55:21.198+01:00Good point Sarah. I agree that developing the qual...Good point Sarah. I agree that developing the qualities of a manager is just as important as the qualification or management experience. I think I'm going to start keeping a record of things that I do which demonstrate these qualities ready for the next job application.Claire Sewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323624737569129942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085351369370530753.post-57993481081866951922014-06-20T20:51:25.238+01:002014-06-20T20:51:25.238+01:00Thanks Ian. I agree that this is an important skil...Thanks Ian. I agree that this is an important skill to develop and something I hope to work on in the future. I regularly deal with staff at work who are looking to attend library courses and ask for my advice. I try to help them as much as I can and also try to encourage then to pursue projects which I think will help them such as doing presentations. I must make more of this in future job applications I think!Claire Sewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323624737569129942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085351369370530753.post-30662557431922756292014-06-18T21:00:43.406+01:002014-06-18T21:00:43.406+01:00Good post! I think you have explored some excellen...Good post! I think you have explored some excellent avenues for gaining management experience/knowledge. From my personal experience, I would echo Ian's response regarding showing management and leadership qualities. I think if you show that you can do things like delegate, make decisions effectively, resolve problems, behave professionally and demonstrate influencing and interpersonal skills, it can make a real difference as it shows to your colleagues (particularly your managers) that you have the ability to take that next step up. <br /><br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085351369370530753.post-38122709652342705872014-06-18T09:33:22.391+01:002014-06-18T09:33:22.391+01:00Interesting post! I'm fortunate (!) enough to ...Interesting post! I'm fortunate (!) enough to have had plenty of management experience (approx 10 years in public and private sectors - former in retail, later in libraries), although I am currently in a non-management role (subject librarian). I guess the only other thing to add is related to your coaching/mentoring point. If you have library assistants, they are good people to delegate to as well as to help them develop (particularly if they are in that pre-qualified state and looking to qualify). If you can give them experience of the things you do, delegate appropriately etc, then you can demonstrate the management/development skills that will be beneficial when it comes to moving to a management post. <br /><br />Getting into the habit of delegating has a nice side-effect too. I delegated a heck of a lot as a manager - both to manage my workload and to develop others. If you can get into that mode of thinking early so it becomes habit, you will reap the benefits personally and professionally. Provided, of course, you delegate appropriately!Ianhttp://infoism.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com