Munch Club #4: What is Systems Thinking?
At our monthly Munch Club, the EmcArts staff gathers together at lunchtime to test out the tools used in our programs.
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Getting Away to Get Things Done
It’s tough to get everyone on the same page of a big initiative. A retreat can galvanize your team around a goal and prep your group to tell the same story.
Is Big Data the Next Frontier for Innovation in the Arts?
Crunching data sets is the norm in the tech industry. How can arts orgs use data analysis to make their employees happier and more effective?
Why Should Arts Organizations Focus on Social Bridging?
This week, the Americans for the Arts ARTSblog explores the question, “What would make where you live a better place or bring it to the next level?”
Object Stories
This visitor-generated project pushes the boundaries of the traditional role of the visitor and what is worthy of being exhibited in a gallery space.
Activity: Visualizing Challenges
Try this activity to use visual cues in order to see your organization’s challenges in a new way.
How Might A Background in New Media Theory Benefit Today’s Arts Marketers?
Emerging technologies have become essential components of arts marketing strategies. Is it important for arts leaders to have a theoretical background in media criticism to fully understand the implications of these technologies?
Announcing the Business Unusual National Challenge!
Please note: As of May 9 at 11:59PM, the open call for submissions to the Challenge is closed. Stay tuned to ArtsFwd for updates — public voting launches on Wednesday, May 15 at 9:00AM!
Now Accepting Proposals: Round 3 of the Innovation Lab for Museums
Is your museum facing a complex challenge with no obvious solution? Apply to the Lab by June 5, 2013.
5 Modes of Arts Engagement
The Tipster brings you big ideas in small bites.
Identifying Adaptive Strengths and Weaknesses
In order to sustain public value, arts organizations must strike a balance between being stable and adaptive.
What Can Downton Abbey Teach Us About Organizational Culture?
Like social culture, organizational culture is pervasive. It’s also one of the most important factors in our ability to sustain innovation.
Why Aren’t More Organizations Bringing Artists into the Office?
Many artists have administrative skills in addition to creative power. Why aren’t more arts organizations tapping those skills for their own teams?
9 Roles of Individuals on Teams
The Tipster brings you big ideas in small bites.
7 Criteria for Good Feedback
The Tipster brings you big ideas in small bites.