I-2 Got Ideas? Tools and Techniques to Identify, Refine and Communicate Ideas That Stick!

In today’s fast-paced work environment, a law library’s ability to thrive depends on the capacity of its staff to be creative and nimble thinkers. When change becomes a driving operational constant, the role that idea-generation plays in strategic planning assumes heightened importance. Busy library managers don’t have the luxury of waiting for a bright idea to fall from the sky. Managers who recognize the importance of idea-generation and nurture their employees’ ability to spot the core of a innovative idea will position their institutions for a successful future. This program will outline a variety of methods managers can use to identify, evaluate and encourage bright ideas, including the use of an "idea-assessment tool." The speakers will also focus on designing strategies to communicate "sticky" ideas that will be remembered and have a lasting impact.