1. Flight of the Starlings: Lessons in Shaping and Reshaping ACRL College Libraries Section June 25, 2007 Kathryn J. Deiss ACRL Content Strategist kdeiss@ala.org

2. 26 November, 1799 …the starlings drove along like smoke…now a circular area inclined in an arc - now a globe - now a complete orb into an ellipse…and still it expands and condenses… Samuel Coleridge Photo by wislonhk

3. Photo by LeonJackson Develop skills for recognizing, leading, and creating…

4. Photo by Genista Observe patterns

5. Photo by Roddh Discern between new and existing patterns

6. Photo by LinBow Develop an acute sensitivity to evolving conditions and paradigm motion

7. Photo by HurleyGurley Know what is changing and what isnt

8. Photo by Rohand Recognize anomaly

9. Photo by Karva Javi Use knotty challenges as developmental practice fields

10. Photo by Kenn6281 Sustain old and new patterns only as long as they support your intentions

11. Photo by Sixes & Sevens Test mental models insistently

12. Photo by Rohand Change perspective frequently

13. Photo by jaymce Encourage divergent opinions and ideas

14. Photo by Sergey Yellseev Share leadership for maximum capacity to create and adapt

15. Photo by Clampants Bear tradition gently even as you depart from it

16. Photo by Noyda Create new forms and structures in response to observed changes in the patterns around you

17. Photo by richard roo Refresh your sightlines

18. Photo by +fatman+ Try out new organizational identities

19. Photo by KatDeiss Understand slow vs rapid change

20. Photo by sharlenescom Find the shimmer and shine in your organization and promote it!