Teacher Librarian as leader - continued readings

Due to a particular event, I have recently had much time on my hands and have thus completed many of the readings for this whole subject- this is somewhat of a relief but am now hoping that I don't lose all the information that has passed through my mind.

So as for Organisational Theory-the first topic they asked us to read about, I can't seem to understand what this is all about - even after reading all the readings! This is a little worrying as I am sure they were trying to teach us something. If one asked me what organisational theory is I would problably say, the way you organise something to get it done. But I didn't read that anywhere in the readings - at least from memory. Anyway, in regard to TL's it would reflect into the way one, as a TL, wishes to see the direction of the library to go and how one goes about making changes.

Issues that would then come up would be to do with the several headings in our readings - quality management, decision making and problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, leadership and innovation and change.
As I write this it is beginning to make a little more sense...

The TL needs to be aware that all these issues need to be addressed if one wishes to do a conscientious and thorough attempt to initiate and progress with change.

Our main text heading "Leadership in a culture of change" really interests me and after reading the text, better understand why this is important to come to terms with - without good and strong leadership that comprehends the process and character of change as it relates to culture- change itself is more likely to be as a result of neccessity rather than making the most of the opportunities presented at any given time. Change is inevitable - when and how it happens largely depends on the leadership involved.

Good leaders are not autocratic or pacemakers - they are rather a combination of the other types mentioned in the readings - democratic, beaurocratic etc...

Passion and vision with humility and emotional intelligence are key characteristics of a great leader for sure.
With these, a leader can use strategic planning to embrace others in their sphere of influence - TL's having a great sphere of influence - to initiate and uphold and support the process of change.