Thinking about the future is tough right now!

But it doesn’t have to be so scary – and you aren’t alone.

Join expert library consultant Amanda Standerfer in a free webinar! (Register here!)

“Topic Is strategic planning dead? Preparing for the future when tomorrow is uncertain Description Should you think about strategic planning in the middle of a crisis? What does a strategic planning process look like in turbulent times? While looking ahead three or more years may be out of the question, strategy is necessary to help your library bring order to the unknown and provide the road map your library needs to feel secure in your decisions and communicate with stakeholders.

If your library is struggling to move forward, stuck in “what if” ping-pong, this webinar is for you. We’ll talk about:

• Acting Strategically Now: It’s critical to think and act strategically during chaos – and imperative for organizational unity. Learn how can you apply strategic planning fundamentals in a productive way to help you confidently make decisions.

• Tools for Moving Forward: Now is the time to lean on tools (like scenario planning and theories of change) to help you facilitate meaningful discussions with your team to prepare for next steps.

Learn how to leverage your strategic planning knowledge and experience in new ways to help your library successfully navigate the coming months and years. This free webinar will help library staff with a role in organization strategy build capacity to negotiate how planning for the future is changing and level up their ability to respond. Time

Jun 22, 2020 12:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)“

Amanda’s (MA, MLIS) passion is helping libraries advance so they can create meaningful impact in their communities. Fast Forward Libraries manifests this passion. Her day job is as the Director of Development & Promotion at The Urbana (Illinois) Free Library. She has spent half her career in libraries and half in philanthropy – fusing these sectors as a “philanthro-brarian.”