Aid in effective and appropriate change in library and information services through collaboration, communication, and collegiality
The principles and concepts related to administration and management of an academic archives department were learned during a group project I was a part of to develop and present a strategic plan to our board of directors. Although the actual institution and board were fictional, the storming, norming and performing steps taken during the project was the most effective in teaching me how to work in groups, find my own strengths, and rely on the strengths of others to complete an arduous task. We were responsible for identifying and evaluating a need, proposing a budget and timeline, and defending our plan during our presentation. My confidence in my ability to apply the strategic plan exercise to practice is high because personal leadership abilities were discovered and developed as well as trust in others and the final product.