On my last trip to #bla25 i read on the plane "Good Strategy/Bad Strategy" What i liked about it was it beautifully crucified what passes for strategic thinking today, template based mission vision strategic objective etc (1)
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#BLA25 reflections..(part deux).. do astronomy, debate with Jo Webb about the future of our profession. This list is just a taste of what happened (didn't even make it to the gin or whisky 'tour'). Bless you BLA, so long and thanks for all the fish. I did eat a lot of fish. Xx
#BLA25 reflections.. Where else could I hang out with Aaron Tay for drinks, or get to the nub of UX with Andy Priestner, learn the inner most thoughts of deans of business, ponder on the unfathomable ripple effects of kindness with Helen Rimmer..
Mitchell library
British Library Business & IP Centre sign
leaflet display
“what’s on” whiteboard
With Glasgow just 30 mins on the train from Stirling, it’d be rude not to pop over after #BLA25 and visit some libraries!
First up: The Mitchell Library, which houses the BL Business & IP Centre Glasgow
Conference Organiser Neil making a start on his Recovery Pack (Irn Bru and chocolate).
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Great tour of the Library to finish the Conference. I particularly love the Wellbeing Space and the blankets. @isstirling.bsky.social #bla25 @blalib.org
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It's been a great conference everyone. So much food for thought (and actual food... I am stuffed!)
A fabulous end to the @blalib.org conference today, ending with a keynote on kindess by Helen Rimmer. Big thanks to the committee who did a wonderful job of organising it, and the University of Stirling for hosting. It's been great. Until next time....
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A railway station sign that reads Stirling/Sruighlea
And that’s a wrap. Thank you to Neil and the committee for organising another wonderful conference. Thank you to those who presented members papers. Thank you for some stimulating keynotes #bla25
That’s it. Congratulations to @blalib.org on their 50th anniversary.
What a way to celebrate in beautiful Sterling with excellente member paper presentations and keynote speakers.
Big thank you to everyone and safe travels home. #bla25
Well done everyone and thanks to the fantastic organisers and presenters! It was fab #bla25
Thank you Mary Lister for closing out our Kindness session with a wonderful story of the ripple effect in action. It all started with The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛
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A talk about kindness - what a wonderful way to end a confetence! #bla25
Individual change matters, but collaborative change creates lasting impact. #BLA25
Kindness starts with you.
Ask yourself - Where do I need to show myself more self-kindness? #BLA25
Photo describing outcomes of few survey queries about well-being and feelings cared for at the workplace.
Interesting statistics about wellbeing and feeling cared for impacts. #BLA25
“Carewashing” is when organisations claim they care about your wellbeing, but their actions say otherwise.
Having too many meetings is a part of this.
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Look at your organisation’s bereavement, parental and fertility policies.
The fertility policy needs to be separate from the maternity policy.
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Hobbies are important in burnout prevention #BLA25
Fostering a supportive work environment is so important - and networks like the BLA are part of that #BLA25
Kindness is not the same as being nice. #BLA25
The ripple effect of kindness. A small act of kindness can be contagious, if experience kindness you are more likely to pass it on. #BLA25
Kindness is contagious! #BLA25
Our final keynote is @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social
Helen is also a former business librarian and attended many BLA conferences!
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What is your value proposition? #BLA25
Stick to your core values and professional beliefs. #BLA25
