The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 

Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 

Description

Teamwork might make the dream work, but it is the teammates who make the team work. To facilitate effective teamwork, leaders must understand the nuances of team micro dynamics—small, seemingly inconsequential behaviors that foster collaboration, communication, and cooperation between individual team members. This session will explore the concept of creating a workplace culture where staff value being a part of something bigger than themselves. Through storytelling, humor, and self-assessment, participants will discover the seven secrets to creating good teammates. Prepare to exit with practical takeaways and a rejuvenated sense of purpose. Every community wins when their library's staff works together!

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the five key behaviors of a good teammate (Active, Loyal, Invested, Viral, and Empathetic);
• Employ effective strategies for confronting toxic team behaviors and difficult teammates without disrupting workflow; and
• Implement specific terminology that encourages teamwork and facilitates a "team-first" mentality.

Who Should Attend

The target audience is library and community/board leadership and management. Also appropriate for general library staff, as it provides an overarching understanding of how to be a better team member.

Presenter

Lance Loya is the Founder & CEO of The Good Teammate Factory and the creator of National Be a Good Teammate Day (July 22nd). A former college basketball coach turned bestselling author and keynote speaker, he has dedicated his career to helping organizations curb selfishness, improve internal relationships, and unlock peak performance.

His work has been embraced by Fortune 500 companies, professional and collegiate sports teams, school districts, government agencies, and nonprofits.

He has authored ten books, including "The WE Gear: How Good Teammates Shift From Me to We," which Forbes named one of the “20 Books That Will Make You a Better Coach or Mentor.” His insights have been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, MSN, and CEO Weekly. Find out more at www.coachloya.com

Accessibility Information

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.