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Nurturing Failure: Creating A Risk-Tolerant Library Culture That Embraces Change And Innovation, Christopher Sweet Apr 2010

Nurturing Failure: Creating A Risk-Tolerant Library Culture That Embraces Change And Innovation, Christopher Sweet

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The culture of success is pervasive in our society. It is unacceptable to get anything other than an “A”. “Win at all costs.” “No room for error.” At the same time, we know that great inventions always come after a long string of failures. In the corporate world, a few very successful companies and entrepreneurs have learned that calculated risk and the freedom to fail are the keys to innovation and progress. This webcast will examine how creating a risk-tolerant culture can aid in keeping academic libraries both vibrant and relevant in the current economy.


Nurturing Failure: Re-Conceptualizing Library Leadership To Embrace Change And Encourage Innovation, Christopher Sweet Mar 2008

Nurturing Failure: Re-Conceptualizing Library Leadership To Embrace Change And Encourage Innovation, Christopher Sweet

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