Jamie LaRue
Independent consultant
Tell us about your experience leading a change in your library and/or in your community.
Two successful mill levy elections (and two failed!) 7 library buildings, built with cash Went from the worst public library in the state to #1 in the nation for our population Ebook platform development 9 comprehensive community interview projects
What is your mentoring philosophy & style?
In brief, help people understand their own style and strengths, encourage them to formulate strategies to manage key relationships.
What else would you like a leadership mentee to know about you?
I’ve made some big mistakes so you don’t have to! (You can make new ones.)
Areas of expertise
Developing a new library program or service, Community needs assessment, Library or Community Group Facilitation, Leading change in the library or the community, Professional values in the library or community, Building a library brand, Developing library partnerships, Evaluation of library projects or services, Building library culture, Thought Leader in Libraries, Technology in libraries, Policy, Budgeting, Strategic Planning