Mapping a point of attack: gamifying library strategic planning

Mapping a point of attack: gamifying library strategic planning

Short Session Description:

As the library transitions from a period of unrest to that of normalcy, a humble librarian and an apprentice-in-training sought to prepare library staff for active participation in the development of a strategic plan. These library staff members, through the use of short interval tabletop games, attempted to better prepare library staff by covering the main concepts related to strategic planning, creating a comfortable working environment by opening up conversation, and encouraging the sharing of ideas.

Session Style/Format:

The session will begin with a brief overview of our attempt to gamify library strategic planning, followed by playing some of the games we created and discussion of how to bring these ideas to your library.

Takeaways:

Participants will leave with handouts outlining example games that can be used in strategic planning and ideas for how to use them in their own libraries.

Organization:

Fully formed

Contact Information:

Jody Hanshew (jhanshew@ehc.edu) and Adam Alley (aalley@ehc.edu)