Coaching in the Library

Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines a focused and results-oriented plan for achieving the best results from staff members through a coaching style of management. Real-world examples and coaching scenarios specific to library work will help you

• Be both a coach and a player by learning the terminology and techniques
• Recognize and utilize the abilities and talents of staff at all levels
• Guide individuals toward a unified goal
• Encourage innovation, flexibility, and problem-solving

• Spotlight the big-win opportunities Complete with new forms, reader-friendly tables, and annotated references, this revised edition is for any library that wants to maximize the potential of all staff on the playing field in order to achieve peak performance.

Auteur

Ruth F. Metz

Contenu

acknowledgments v introduction vii 1 coaching overview 1 2 the effective coach 21 3 coaching individuals 31 4 coaching teams 41 5 coaching leaders 53 6 coaching managers 69 7 coaching and organizational effectiveness 80 conclusion 95 selected resources 97 index 101