The Library Consultants Interest Group will be sponsoring two programs at the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim. Essential Facilitation:  Practical Tools for Guiding Groups is on Monday, June 25th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. The featured speaker, Patty McManus from Interaction Associates, will speak on Decision Making without Pain: Tips and tools for Leading Groups to Success. She writes: “Everyone knows the agony of endless efforts to reach decisions in groups. Join LCIP and Interaction Associates to learn some practical tools for leaders and consultants. In this session, we’ll cover: Setting up decision making for success; Choosing a decision-making process that fits the situation; Structuring group discussions that make progress; Finally, hear how a state library and a library consultant have implemented this material for greater effectiveness in their groups. Interaction Associates supposes global leadership development through training, consulting, and facilitation. As a Senior Consultant to Interaction Associates, Patty McManus works to develop leaders who are equipped to embrace both the responsibilities and the potential of their roles. She works at the levels of values, skills, and commitment to support leaders’ organizational and personal success. Ms. McManus has worked in the fields of organization development and leadership development for … Continue reading Library Consultants Interest Group at Annual Conference