Emergent Strategy to Build Transformative Library Teams

Abstract

This article explores the emergent strategy elements developed by adrienne maree brown in her book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds (2017) and their connection to library middle management. Built on a social justice framework, the six elements of emergent strategy can be used in many settings. The elements are ideal for middle managers working with library teams to help them adapt to change and become more sustainable and productive. The article provides grounded ideas to incorporate emergent strategy into middle management team-building work. The six elements are described in detail alongside their connections to library work specifically, exploring both successes and potential obstacles.