From Evidence to Action: A Shared Leadership Approach

Denise Pan (USA), Zaana Howard (Australia),

Mary M. Somerville (USA), and

Anita Mirijamdotter (Sweden)

Presentation Outline• Introduction

(1 Defining the Problem)• Theoretical Framework & Models

(2 Finding the Evidence)• Reinterpreting Framework & Models

(3 Appraising the Evidence)• Applying Framework & Models

(4 Applying Results)• Evidence to Action

(5 Evaluating Outcomes)• Next Steps/ Conclusion

(Redefining Problem)• Questions

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Introduction

Question:How do we reorganize a Technical Services department to reflect the emphasis on Electronic Resources?

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Introduction

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Recognize E-resources as the Library’s

Mainstream

Expand E-resources Staff in Both

Number and Level

(Lugg and Barnes 2008, 22)

Evidence Based Shared Leadership

• Inspired by theoretical framework & models:– Shared Leadership– Appreciative Inquiry– Knowledge Creation

• Enabling action toward:– Reorganizing personnel– Reassigning responsibilities– Measuring outcomes

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Theoretical Framework & Models

Shared Leadership• Staff are able to

flexibly move in and out of leader and follower roles as required.

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Theoretical Framework & ModelsAppreciative Inquiry• It provides a voice

for each individual through the 4D lifecycle of: – Discovery– Dream– Design– Destiny

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Theoretical Framework & ModelsKnowledge Creation• Communities of

practice: – Self-identified

membership based on shared mission, actions and results.

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Theoretical Framework & Models

Knowledge Creation• “Ba” learning

environment: – organisation and its

employees grow together

– Developing knowledge through meaningful encounters

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Reinterpreting Framework & Models

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Reinterpreting Framework & Models

• Challenges– Insufficient & ineffective solutions in literature– Entrenched hierarchies and processes ineffective

for local and current requirements

• Solutions– Shared leadership and appreciative inquiry

inspired conversations – Communicating experiences to create new

knowledge applied to local environment

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Applying Framework & Models

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LEARNING RESOURCE LIFECYCLELEARNING RESOURCE LIFECYCLE

Evidence to Action

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Next Steps / Conclusion

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Contact InfoDenise.Pan@ucdenver.eduZaanaHoward@gmail.com

Mary.Somerville@ucdenver.eduAnita.Mirijamdotter@vxu.se

Questions?