I’m working on a project for the Maryland Library Leadership Institute with an eye towards seeing how my library system might create an internal management training program for interested staff aspiring to supervisory leadership roles.
From my point of view such a program can be successful should it create a pathway for interested staff to obtain some hands-on supervisory experience under the guidance of a current manager. This type of hands -on supervisory experience could possibly make one eligible for an interview for a managerial position at some point down the road. Clearly, it also assists with succession planning.
This program obviously will involve more discussion with various key stakeholders within the organization, but I believe that the idea is well worth pursuing.
If anyone out there has some information on existing internal library management training programs, let me know.