Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School

The CT State Library is excited to announce a

3-day live online developmental opportunity.

CSL Transformation for Libraries:

Learning-Unlearning-Relearning Through Strategic Foresight

Built on a vision of developing learning experiences that help you to be “fueled by foresight” in all that you do – this unique training program is presented in partnership with Kedge and The Futures School. It emerged from a growing realization among leaders and organizations that success in the 21st century landscape of rapid change means we must embrace new pathways to the future. In other words, we need to foster mindsets and skills that help us to seize untapped possibilities and opportunities. Watch Kedge Futures School Co-Founder Yvette Montero describe Strategic Foresight:

  Introduction to Strategic Foresight Video​

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in this pilot project. With tangible results and a repeatable framework, you’ll be on your way to developing a foresight mindset and skillset, ensuring you are primed for market-leading innovation, successful opportunity development, and revenue-generating futures intelligence. Ultimately, you will learn a strategic framework that enables them to continuously learn-unlearn-relearn to lead discussion and action in the transformation of libraries.

 Recruitment Flyer: https://docsend.com/view/p6j36dtrnu5rcpr8

        ​·       ​Live-online sample agenda

       ·        In-person sample agenda

·       Infobrief on the partnership/experience  

·       Future of Libraries Focal Issue we will explore

·       Introduction to Strategic Foresight Video

·       More on The Futures School

·       Natural Foresight® Body of Competency and Knowledge (BoCK)

·       Certification Pathway and Global Foresight Advisory Council (GFAC)

 When: August 2^nd – August 4^th, 2021

 Who Should Attend? Individual library staff from academic, public, school and special libraries are invited to attend.

 Where: Virtual

 Schedule

• Each day we will join together from 8:30 – 12:00 (AM session), break from 12:00 – 1:30, and rejoin from 1:30 – 5:00 (PM session) in ET. There will be a unique Zoom link for each AM and PM session.
• It is important to be present for the full program since the content builds, and you will be contributing to the same small group during the three days.

 How to Apply:

 Please send an email of intent to Dawn at dawn.lavalle@ct.gov by close of business July 2^nd, 2021

You must be able to commit to the full 3-day program

We look forward to working with you!

This project was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant # RE-95-17-0068-17, in the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.