How does Colvin’s (2000) article, Managing in the info era, relate to school libraries?
Point #1
Libraries, like businesses, are filled with humans and these humans are not oxen incapable of thought.
Point #2
Libraries are organic in nature- the people using the organisation change constantly and their needs/wants are unpredictable.
Point #3
Teams that share common values and goals will work more effectively than those who do not. Positive interactions and relationships are the backbone of well-managed teams.
Point #4
Encouraging creativity, good judgement and imagination while providing recognition where it is due will assist with points 1-3.
Reference
Colvin, G. (2000). Managing in the info era. Fortune, 141(5). http://archive.fortune.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2000/03/06/275231/index.htm?iid=sr-link1.