M.J. D'Elia

In no particular order: Librarian. Teacher. Entrepreneur. Designer. Husband. Dad. Owner of Thirdway Think, Inc. (

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

The Center for Creative Leadership @CCLdotORG looked at data from 48,000 leaders globally to identify the top challenges identified by leaders at different levels. They found that leaders reported the same issues consistently, regardless of sector, industry or country. The top challenge at each level was:
1) Frontline managers: feeling overwhelmed with inefficiencies & frustrated with others
2) Mid-level managers: my own personal limitations and feelings of inadequacy - as well as the doubts of my peers or supervisors
3) Senior leaders: building my credibility & enhancing my visibility as an organisational leader
4) Executives: leading the organisation in adapting to ever-changing circumstances
https://t.co/bAgdbDaIyr

[Alex Usher @AlexUsherHESA]

This is fantastic.
https://t.co/sX5OPSwTpX

[UBC Okanagan Library @UBCOLibrary]

Join us for a two-part workshop series that will address reading as a tool for live performance and as a support for professional communication. Learn more: https://t.co/IEqkwN7Fzc

[Henry Mintzberg @Mintzberg141]

"When the world is predictable, you need smart people. When the world is unpredictable, you need creative people."

#ThinkingOnThursday
#quote

[Douglas Ferguson @douglas_voltage]

Ever felt lost when your facilitation didn’t go as planned?

Join Rebecca Sutherns in the Facilitation Lab, where we share the struggles, then roll up our sleeves to stock up on strategies for those off-script moments.
https://t.co/17XXqYjDmB
#FacilitatorsUnite #ProblemSolving

[M.J. D'Elia @mjdelia]

@jambina Thanks @jambina I miss seeing your face!

[M.J. D'Elia @mjdelia]

Calling all new leaders and managers. It's time for the Whitewater Beta Run. Will you join me? https://t.co/lLbUC0Tl62 via @YouTube

[UBC Okanagan @ubcokanagan]

Many people have been asking how they can help. Donations can be made to the UBC Okanagan Student Emergency Assistance Fund to provide financial support to students who have been displaced and distressed by recent events.

Read more and donate: https://t.co/Cyf28H3BQR

[UBC Okanagan @ubcokanagan]

UPDATE: UBC Okanagan is under evacuation order. Please leave campus immediately. If you are on campus and do not have access to transportation, please make your way to H Lot.

Everyone else, please leave the area immediately in a calm and orderly manner.

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

Join us in welcoming Michelle Arbuckle as OLA’s next Executive Director, beginning in her new role on Sept. 5! 🎉 An enthusiastic and productive #non-profit leader, librarian, and community champion, this couldn’t be more well-deserved. Congratulations @Citybrarian👏🏼

[M.J. D'Elia @mjdelia]

@rxweeks Next time I’ll have to come down to Austin!

[M.J. D'Elia @mjdelia]

Had two great sessions with @AustinPublicLib today: problem-solving through drawing, and hosting better meetings with @MiroHQ. Fun times. Thanks for the invitation!

[IAF North America @IAFNorthAmerica]

Welcome to the NEW Twitter acct for #NorthAmerica
@IAFacilitators members! Global #facilitation friends are welcome to connect. Please hit Retweet to help us expand our network. @RebeccaSutherns

[IAF North America @IAFNorthAmerica]

We’re OPEN! It’s the NEW Twitter account for North America @IAFacilitators members! Global #faciliation friends are welcome to connect. Please RT to help us grow our network!

[Austin Kleon @austinkleon]

On willing to be bad for as long as it takes:

https://t.co/5IRFiy6qhq

[Austin Kleon @austinkleon]

This ties in so much with my idea of a librarian as the best model for a parent: your job is not really to know the answers, but to know where to look, connect whoever walks through the door with what they need

[IAF North America @IAFNorthAmerica]

Welcome to the NEW Twitter account for North America @IAFacilitators members! Global #faciliation friends are welcome to connect. Please RT as we expand our network.

[U of G Library @uglibrary]

Congratulations to Barbara McDonald, U of G's acting associate university librarian (research) who has received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ontario College and University Library Association! Learn more: https://t.co/3xtJWMZQ1J

[IAF Canada @IAFCanada]

NOTICE // Over the next few days the name of this account will be updated to IAF North America! Please RT as we welcome our USA colleagues to the feed. @RebeccaSutherns @IAFacilitators

[B.C. Regional Digitized History @OkanaganHistory]

#tbt Heat, sun, and spending days by the lake. Some things never change. #BCRDH #localhistory #lakes #summer Photo courtesy of Lake Country Museum and Archives.