Root Causes Rather Than Symptoms
Small Museums and Historical Societies face many challenges. Demonstrating community relevancy, lack of adequate funding, lack of focus, creating truly innovative programming, exhibits and initiatives- the list goes on and on. I believe these issues are surface-level symptoms of deeper problems related to leadership, staffing and personnel.
Sound Familiar?
Does your historical society or small museum struggle with the following:
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A revolving door of Executive Directors who are never really quite the "right fit"
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Figuring out how to make staffing changes and not knowing how to get started
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Finding consensus with regard to Board and Staff priorities and getting to the bottom of who should be doing what and why
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Building personnel consensus and proceeding with those "tough decisions" for the betterment of the organization and community
Here is how I can help depending on your particular need:
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Development and implementation of a streamlined Staffing Action Plan. Balancing confidentiality and transparency, we will implement a plan to place the right people in the right positions.
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Board Composition Review and Drafting of a Board Recruitment Plan
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Job Description Review and Updating
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Executive Director Recruitment and Coaching
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Organizational Chart realignment and streamlining
After we chat, I will present your team with various options along with my fee schedule. The process is flexible and based on your organization's budget and needs. Typically, we work together for 3-6 months.
Let's Do It Together
Placing the right people in the right positions is not an easy task, especially for small museums and historical societies. The work can be stressful, controversial at times, and weigh heavily on everyone involved. My approach is pragmatic and results-oriented. Reach out to me for a free initial consult. We can do it together.