Debra Zimmerman, Executive Director of Women Make Movies, talks about staying focused on the mission (even when if it means saying “no” to money), giving your constituents a voice, motivating staff and capitalization.
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As a new museum director, what are your main goals and priorities?
Eric Shiner, Director of the Andy Warhol Museum, talks about the importance of a realistic, pragmatic approach to change.
How do you effect change in your community?
Shirley Sneve, Executive Director of Native American Public Telecommunications, talks about the importance of big goals.
How do multiple programs function as tools in service of one mission?
Jessica Robinson Love, Executive & Artistic Director of CounterPULSE, discusses how viewing programs as tools allows her organization to focus on outcomes.
What should a leader consider when approaching change?
Jana La Sorte, Executive Director of Urban Bush Women, discusses the importance of being upfront an open about what the change will mean for the organization.
How should cultural institutions approach change?
Aaron Dworkin, Founder and President of Sphinx Organization, discusses the importance of thinking about oneself as a social entrepreneur rather than an arts administrator.
How do cultural institutions, particularly established ones, use Design Thinking?
Suzi Sosa is the Executive Director of the Dell Social Innovation Challenge at UT Austin and a member of The Chief Executive Program New Nature of Money faculty. In this clip she talks about peeling away all the layers to get to the essence of your organization’s mission.
What does sustainability mean for arts and culture organizations?
Laura Zabel, Executive Director of Springboard for the Arts, suggests that an organization is simply a tool in service of the mission.
How has your organization reacted to changes in the competitive landscape?
Steve Martin, Managing Director of Childsplay, talks about the importance of defining organizational values and letting them dictate your actions.
What does the convergence of consumer interests, markets and industries mean for cultural organizations?
Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director of Ballet Hispanico, talks about the importance of remaining true to your mission.
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