LLEAD- GO Archives and Libraries Leadership Program
Premier leadership development designed for the library and archiving / records management sector - Be part of the only leadership development program that works cross-sector, cross-department, and cross-countries.
Leadership in libraries, archives and information management is about more than managing people or projects. It is about knowing how to create direction, bring others with you and make an impact in an environment where technology, organisational priorities and the role of information are increasingly interconnected.
The LLEAD-GO Leadership Program helps you grow into that broader leadership role. You strengthen your ability to communicate with confidence, navigate difficult conversations, influence stakeholders, lead change and build effective collaboration across teams and professional boundaries. At the same time, you gain a clearer understanding of your own leadership style, values and strengths.
What makes the program particularly valuable is that you learn alongside professionals from libraries, archives, records management and information services across Europe. Their perspectives challenge your assumptions, broaden your view and give you a network you can continue to draw on after the program. The combination of an intensive week in Amsterdam, virtual sessions over three months and peer learning means you can connect leadership theory directly to the situations you encounter in your own organisation.
You leave the program not simply knowing more about leadership, but better equipped to lead: with greater self-awareness, stronger relationships, more influence and the confidence to turn ideas into action.
Who is it for?
- Library and information professionals, Archivists and Records Managers in supervisory roles within academic, public, and enterprise libraries across Europe.
- Individuals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and advance their careers in the library and information sector.
What will you learn?
The ‘Five Managerial Mindsets’ (Mintzberg & Gosling) form the foundational learning framework for LLEAD-GO Leadership program:
- Reflective: Managing Self
- Analytic: Managing Organizations
- Worldly: Managing Context
- Collaborative: Managing Relationships
- Action: Managing Change
Topics & Competencies
- Communicating effectively
- Posing powerful questions
- Listening actively
- Clarifying vision and values
- Conducting crucial conversations
- Delivering feedback
- Setting personal boundaries
- Fostering belonging
- Managing projects
- Influencing stakeholders
- Leading small teams
- Working collaboratively
- Solving problems
- Managing change
- Building a healthy culture
- AI & Leadership
- Improving cultural intelligence
Pogram Format
- One week in-person intensive learning experience hosted in Amsterdam featuring interactive sessions, group activities and networking opportunities
- Virtual classes spread over 3 months, focusing on key leadership topics and providing ongoing support and engagement
- Peer network development: Opportunities for participants to build a supportive peer network, fostering long-term professional relationships
Outcome
- Tailored curriculum: Enhance your leadership skills and advance your career in the Library, Archiving, Records Management and Information sector with programming tailored for European professionals.
- Collaborative learning: Experience a unique blend of in-person and virtual learning, designed to foster cross-cultural collaboration and professional growth.
- Expert facilitation: Learn from top industry experts and seasoned facilitators who bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience.
- Network building: Connect with peers from across Europe, building a strong professional network that supports your long-term career development.