Flight of the Starlings: Lessons in Shaping and Reshaping ACRL College Libraries Section June 25, 2007 Kathryn J. Deiss ACRL Content Strategist
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
Photo by LeonJackson Develop skills for recognizing, leading, and creating…
Photo by Genista Observe patterns
Photo by Roddh Discern between new and existing patterns
Photo by LinBow Develop an acute sensitivity to evolving conditions and paradigm motion
Photo by HurleyGurley Know what is changing and what isnt
Photo by Rohand Recognize anomaly
Photo by Karva Javi Use knotty challenges as developmental practice fields
Photo by Kenn6281 Sustain old and new patterns only as long as they support your intentions
Photo by Sixes & Sevens Test mental models insistently
Photo by Rohand Change perspective frequently
Photo by jaymce Encourage divergent opinions and ideas
Photo by Sergey Yellseev Share leadership for maximum capacity to create and adapt
Photo by Clampants Bear tradition gently even as you depart from it
Photo by Noyda Create new forms and structures in response to observed changes in the patterns around you
Photo by richard roo Refresh your sightlines
Photo by +fatman+ Try out new organizational identities
Photo by KatDeiss Understand slow vs rapid change
Photo by sharlenescom Find the shimmer and shine in your organization and promote it!