Getting onto the agenda

Purpose – This paper aims to argue that when managing strategically it is important to consider how to get one's priorities onto the institution's agenda. Design/methodology/approach – The paper discusses and gives examples to illustrate why and how one would get an issue onto an institution's agenda. Findings – The paper suggests that, in advancing the library's issues, it is helpful to determine methods of getting on the governing body's agenda. Practical implications – This paper provides concepts to be considered when a manager attempts to move a library's priorities forward. Original/value – Hopefully, this paper will motivate librarians to think strategically when working to advance their library's interests.