So, you claim that you want to shake things up, come up with new ideas, implement true out-of-the-box innovations. One of the most important steps toward this goal is creating a team that will drive discussions that take you far from the current perceptions driving...
As museums, the way we operate on a daily basis is familiar and comfortable. We have done it over and over, there is little operational risk, we have deep knowledge of the process, and we have years of experience. We feel safe repeating core business practices that...
One of the hottest topics in the museum space is the great resignation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 8 million US employees quit their jobs in August and September. Over 10 million jobs are currently available in the US. While the museum sector...
As I speak with other museum professionals, I’m seeing a growing number of examples illustrating that perhaps the biggest COVID-19 challenge may not be outside forces, but rather our perceptions of what these forces mean. Many articles discuss the importance of...
It’s easy to allow significant decisions to weigh us down. One museum leader I spoke with described it as decision paralysis. He said, “I sit at my desk and think through things for hours, but don’t feel like I make any progress. It just consumes...
In a zoo in Western Denmark, there were three monkeys in an enclosure. The zoo was brand new, and they were still making final touches to the animal’s environments. Within the monkey enclosure was a tall fruit tree. Naturally, the monkeys enjoyed eating the fruit...
