BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID://NEOL//469273 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260405T142720 VTIMEZONE:America/New_York DTSTART:20251204T150000Z DTEND:20251204T163000Z UID:469273 SUMMARY:You're Not Alone: The Power of Peer Support in Management LOCATION:Online via Zoom DESCRIPTION:You're Not Alone: The Power of Peer Support in Management\n\n12/04/25 10:00 AM EST\n - 12/04/25 11:30 AM EST\Description:\nRecorded 12/4/25\n\nBecoming a manager is a significant step, bringing exciting new challenges and shifts in how you approach your work yet, it often comes with a surprising sense of isolation. The familiar camaraderie with coworkers fades, leaving you feeling alone when navigating tough decisions or problem-solving. This feeling is especially true for middle managers, who often find themselves caught balancing the needs of front-line staff with the directives of administration. In this interactive workshop, we'll dive into the key issues faced by managers, particularly those in middle management, and explore practical strategies for building stronger peer support. You'll leave the workshop with a clear understanding of the mutual respect, open communication, and shared sense of purpose needed for robust peer relationships. You'll also be equipped with actionable strategies to cultivate an environment where you and other managers can freely share experiences, learn from one another, and collaboratively find solutions that benefit everyone.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n Have a  clear understanding of the mutual respect, open communication, and shared sense of purpose \n Cultivate an environment of sharing, learning, and collaborating\n\n\nPresenter:\nMary Frankenfield has worked in the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library system for more than 20 years. During her time at MRCPL, Mary has worked as a page, a clerk, a children's librarian, and a branch manager. She has been in her current position as Deputy Director for a little over seven years. Among her many other duties, Mary has an active role in employee training and development and has presented workshops for NEO-RLS, OLC, and the\Location:\nOnline via Zoom\n\n, X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You're Not Alone: The Power of Peer Support in Management

12/04/25 10:00 AM EST - 12/04/25 11:30 AM EST
Description:
Recorded 12/4/25

Becoming a manager is a significant step, bringing exciting new challenges and shifts in how you approach your work yet, it often comes with a surprising sense of isolation. The familiar camaraderie with coworkers fades, leaving you feeling alone when navigating tough decisions or problem-solving. This feeling is especially true for middle managers, who often find themselves caught balancing the needs of front-line staff with the directives of administration. In this interactive workshop, we'll dive into the key issues faced by managers, particularly those in middle management, and explore practical strategies for building stronger peer support. You'll leave the workshop with a clear understanding of the mutual respect, open communication, and shared sense of purpose needed for robust peer relationships. You'll also be equipped with actionable strategies to cultivate an environment where you and other managers can freely share experiences, learn from one another, and collaboratively find solutions that benefit everyone.

Learning Objectives:
Presenter:
Mary Frankenfield has worked in the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library system for more than 20 years. During her time at MRCPL, Mary has worked as a page, a clerk, a children's librarian, and a branch manager. She has been in her current position as Deputy Director for a little over seven years. Among her many other duties, Mary has an active role in employee training and development and has presented workshops for NEO-RLS, OLC, and the
Location:
Online via Zoom

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