WiLSWorld 2016 Keynote Speaker
We are excited to have David Bendekovic as the WiLSWorld 2016 keynote speaker!
David Bendekovic is the founder of The B. A. David Company, an organizational and leadership development company specializing in helping libraries create environments where extraordinary things happen every day and has partnered with Library Journal as a developer and lead facilitator of Lead the Change: Professional Development for Today’s Librarians. Bendekovic has dedicated his career to working with librarians and other professionals to cultivate innovation and leadership throughout organizations even, or perhaps especially, in times of great change and uncertainty.
David’s research and work in the area of library leadership began in 2002 as Program Director at the Leadership Institute at Syracuse University. Since then, he has worked with many of today’s top library leaders, facilitating programs at over 175 libraries throughout the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Over 10,000 librarians have attended his leadership and professional development programs.
Additionally, David co-founded, developed, and continues to serve as the lead instructor for the Pennsylvania Library Association’s Academy for Leadership Studies. In 2012, he teamed up with Library Journal and created and developed what has become the Library Journal Professional Development program. He also speaks at numerous state, national, and international conferences throughout the year.
David will be speaking at WiLSWorld at 9:00am on Tuesday, August 2nd at the Pyle Center in Madison.
