Archive for the 'Persuasion' Category

I was interested in receiving notice of an posting on BNET Insights (July 7 2008) titled:  More Lessons in Persuasion: Using “the Power of Because” by Jessica Stillman.  She refers to a Behavioral Scientist Ellen Langer who worked with others to conduct experiments “which involved someone trying to cut in line to use a photo copier”.  It seemed [...]

Whether you are making a justification for staff additions, new software, new online resources, next year’s budget, or the myriad of other reasons libraries need resources, you will do a better job of solving problems or improving services if you use a business case to plead your case.   What is a business case?  The many books and articles [...]