New York Public Library

The New York Public Library (NYPL) will develop a Leadership Academy to (1) educate 60 staff members on core concepts of leadership and management over two years, (2) provide staff the opportunity and knowledge to develop a solution to a leadership or management problem at NYPL, and (3) begin to prepare staff to become the future leaders of NYPL and the greater library community. The project will also train 15 senior managers to prepare them to support the staff who participate. Training will focus on leadership, communication, and management and supervision. The academy will consist of programs on executive management theories, on the practical application of theories covered in the programs, an assignment for staff to apply their new knowledge to existing management or leadership problems at NYPL, and the creation of plans of action. Staff will gain leadership and management skills, enhanced interpersonal communication skills, the ability to direct a team and build effective teams, and an operational ability to deal with and move change within NYPL and direct and manage projects. Staff will also be able to design improvements in how NYPL operates or serves the public. Match: $178,670