AVLIN WORKSHOP 6 TH SEPTEMBER 2015 ADDIS ABABA LEADERSHIP MENTORING

ISSUES Generally: Weak Leadership skills Weak management skills Weak in advocacy skills Too much Focus on technical processes Operating within the box NOT INNOVATIVE

NEED FOR CHANGE STRATEGIES -Mentorship at all levels -Succession planning

MENTOR An experienced person in a company or educational institution who trains and counsels new employees or students - English Dictionary

MENTORING An experienced and trusted adviser

SUCCESSION The coming of one person or thing after another in order, sequence, or in the course of events - requires clear/effective management structure/path in place (transparent)

SUCCESSION The act of getting a title or right after the person who had that title or right before you has died or is no longer able or allowed to have it - Merriam-Webster

PERCEPTIONS The two terms are related but not the same -Confusion between the two -Need for clarification -Young professionals focus on succession -Senior professionals focus on mentorship

CHALLENGES Practicing librarians are way ahead of teachers Some Senior professionals are afraid of challenge Most Young professionals shy away from responsibility of self development

AREAS TO FOCUS ON Leadership Programmes  Leadership skills  Management skills  Marketing & Advocacy skills  Participation in national/global sustainable development goals  Innovative development strategies

AREAS TO FOCUS ON Regular Review of teaching programmes Collaboration with existing efforts  AFLIA leadership programmes  IFLA leadership programmes  International NGOs (INASP, eifl …..)

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