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Making Change Happen In The Middle (Approaches To Innovation For Library Middle Managers), Robert Farrell
Making Change Happen In The Middle (Approaches To Innovation For Library Middle Managers), Robert Farrell
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This paper seeks to provide library managers with a theoretical framework for thinking about how change is effected by those in middle management positions. Starting from the principles that change takes place within socio-culturally bounded contexts and is most successful when approached indirectly, two scenarios characteristic of many situations requiring change middle managers commonly face are then put forward. Following each scenario, a possible solution or path towards change is advanced in order to provide the reader with models for putting into practice the theoretical ideas presented. A methodology that combines theoretical frameworks and practical scenarios is adopted in order …