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Tackling the Truth
How three museums have successfully presented programs on difficult issues. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Historically, the public has viewed museums as trustworthy … -
Don’t Miss the Full Picture
A museum’s financial reports must be crafted and communicated in ways that engender trust and strategic decision-making. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Imagine this … -
Rethinking the Narrative
Three guest Native/Indigenous curators at the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology reimagined collections obtained through extractive and colonialist practices. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 … -
Many Visions, Shared Trust
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County collaborated with artists—and among departments—to highlight the value of its collections research. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of … -
Revisiting Wild Times: The Loss of Nonprofit Status
In 2018 I published a scenario titled “Wild Times” set in a version of 2040 in which museums lost their nonprofit status due to a combination of political attacks, economic stress, and a global pandemic. At the time, I emphasized its … -
Conference Confidence: How to connect and learn with purpose!
This recorded webinar on how to make the most of your in-person conference experience through Connection, Community, Collaboration, and Content. Learn practical strategies to engage effectively before, during, and after the … -
Eyes on Target: Overcoming Challenges with a Vision for Storage
How the Pritzker Military Archives Center harnessed the potential of its new museum space with a comprehensive approach to design and capacity… -
Your Guide to the Future at AAM 2025
AAM’s annual meeting is a gigantic buffet of content, and I know from experience that navigating the offerings can be somewhat overwhelming. In this post I offer one specialized menu of sessions related to issues I’m watching with a … -
Networking & Engagement Action Plan Worksheet
This resource is designed to help attendees confidently start conversations at in-person conferences. It includes easy, low-pressure questions that work in different settings—from breakout rooms to hallway chats—to build meaningful … -
Conference Confidence Resources
The following resources are designed to help conference attendees confidently start conversations at future in-person conferences. One includes a helpful list of ways to plan how you will approach a large conference, the other has easy, …
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