LIBRARIES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
LLEAD: Leadership in Information Services Program
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Gain the Skills, Mindsets, and Network to GO to Next from Now
WHY JOIN?
Premier leadership development designed for the library and information sector - Be part of the only leadership development program that works cross-sector, cross-department, and cross-countries.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Library and information professionals in supervisory roles within academic, public, and enterprise libraries across Europe.
Individuals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and advance their careers in the library and information sector.
Managing Relationships
Action: Managing Change
Reflective: Managing Self
Analytic: Managing Organizations
Worldly: Managing Context
Collaborative:
The ‘Five Managerial Mindsets’ (Mintzberg & Gosling) form the foundational learning framework for LLEAD-GO Leadership program:
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
TOPICS & COMPETENCIES
Communicating effectively
Posing powerful questions
Listening actively
Clarifying vision and values
Conducting crucial conversations
Delivering feedback
Setting personal boundaries
Fostering belonging
Managing projects
Influencing stakeholders
Leading small teams
Working collaboratively
Solving problems
Managing change
Building a healthy culture
AI & Leadership
Improving cultural intelligence
PROGRAM FORMAT
One week in-person intensive learning experience hosted in Amsterdam featuring interactive sessions, group activities and networking opportunities
Peer network development: Opportunities for participants to build a supportive peer network, fostering long-term professional relationships
Virtual classes spread over 3 months, focusing on key leadership topics and providing ongoing support and engagement
OUTCOME
Tailored curriculum: Enhance your leadership skills and advance your career in the library and information sector with programming tailored for European library professionals.
Network building: Connect with peers from across Europe, building a strong professional network that supports your long-term career development.
Expert facilitation: Learn from top industry experts and seasoned facilitators who bring
a wealth of knowledge and practical
experience.
Collaborative learning: Experience a unique blend of
in-person and virtual learning, designed to foster cross-cultural collaboration and professional growth.
€ 8.490
Hybrid. Online
classes (Zoom) and
a weeklong in-person intensive experience in the Netherlands.
3 months.
Program
starts
March
2026
LIBRARIES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
€ 8.490
Hybrid. Online classes (Zoom) and a weeklong in-person intensive experience
in the Netherlands.
3 months. Program
starts March 2026
OUTCOME
Tailored curriculum: Enhance your leadership skills and advance your career in the library and information sector with programming tailored for European library professionals.
Network building: Connect with peers from across Europe, building a strong professional network that supports your long-term career development.
Expert facilitation: Learn from top industry experts and seasoned facilitators who bring
a wealth of knowledge and practical
experience.
Collaborative learning: Experience a unique blend of
in-person and virtual learning, designed to foster cross-cultural collaboration and professional growth.
PROGRAM FORMAT
One week in-person intensive learning experience hosted in Amsterdam featuring interactive sessions, group activities and networking opportunities
Peer network development: Opportunities for participants to build a supportive peer network, fostering long-term professional relationships
Virtual classes spread over 3 months, focusing on key leadership topics and providing ongoing support and engagement
TOPICS & COMPETENCIES
Communicating effectively
Posing powerful questions
Listening actively
Clarifying vision and values
Conducting crucial conversations
Delivering feedback
Setting personal boundaries
Fostering belonging
Managing projects
Influencing stakeholders
Leading small teams
Working collaboratively
Solving problems
Managing change
Building a healthy culture
AI & Leadership
Improving cultural intelligence
Managing Relationships
Action: Managing Change
Reflective: Managing Self
Analytic: Managing Organizations
Worldly: Managing Context
Collaborative:
The ‘Five Managerial Mindsets’ (Mintzberg & Gosling) form the foundational learning framework for LLEAD-GO Leadership program:
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
WHO IS IT FOR?
Library and information professionals in supervisory roles within academic, public, and enterprise libraries across Europe.
Individuals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and advance their careers in the library and information sector.
WHY JOIN?
Premier leadership development designed for the library and information sector - Be part of the only leadership development program that works cross-sector, cross-department, and cross-countries.
Gain the Skills, Mindsets, and Network to GO to Next from Now
LLEAD: Leadership
in Information
Services Program
… Powered by
GO | School for Information