Virtual Workshops Announced!
Join us for a four-part series of virtual workshops in the Fall of 2020 that will focus on museum operations, aimed to assist institutions and individuals currently navigating periods of transition caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Held Wednesday mornings at 10am-12pm EST, October through December. Only $25 each!
Each virtual workshop takes an interesting look at team building, strategic planning, staff/board relations, and museum liability. And for those participating on our Virginia Certificate in Museum Management, attendance at at least two will provide credit in the Interal Affairs credit. Visit our Workshops page for more information.
Challenging Expectations and Encouraging Discourse: A Team Approach for Museums
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 10AM EST
What to Do When Your Strategic Plan is Blown to Hell: Crisis Planning
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 10AM EST
Many organizations have disaster plans that address fire, flood, or break-ins. But few strategic plans contemplate the type of disaster wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic or dramatic social upheaval. This workshop will address how to survive profound disruption, and cover topics from triaging operations and layoffs, new models of delivering programs, internal morale and well-being, nonprofit mergers and dissolution, and thoughts about future strategic planning. Participants will be engaged prior to the workshop to solicit situations to elaborate.
Guest Speakers:
David Crosson, Senior Associate, Bryan & Jordan
Michael Quinn, Senior Associate, Bryan & Jordan
This program is made possible thanks to the support of Bryan & Jordan Consulting, Inc.
All-a-Board! Navigating Board/Staff Relations
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 10AM EST
A balanced partnership between a museum board and staff is critically important in the success of the organization. Yet, why is it that so many museums find it difficult to find the perfect balance? This workshop will look closely at a variety of board governance models and how to navigate the tricky relationships between board and staff.
Guest Speakers:
Karen Daly, Executive Director, Dumbarton House
Sam McKelvey, Director, Menokin Foundation
Nathan Stalvey, Director, Clarke County Historical Association
Make the Law Work for You: Legal Responsibilities of Museum Operations
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - 10AM EST
Museum operations include keeping your site, visitors and staff, and organization safe, and understanding the liability you incur is paramount. This workshop will offer a dedicated look at the legal ramifactions of keeping your organization and site safe and the legal duties museum staff and boards are responsible for. Whether from snow or ice on sidewalks, spills and other hazards that may happen indoors, or the threat of COVID-19, operating during a pandemic is one that requires preparation and training to meet the demands of the coming months.
Guest Speakers:
Justin A. Thatch, Associate Attorney, Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP