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September/October 2024

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Point of View: Follow the Leader

What does effective decision-making look like in the museum environment? This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. …

When Disaster Strikes at the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire

The unexpected closure of the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire shocked staff and supporters—and offers important insights for the field. This article originally appeared …

Cultivating an Ecosystem of Care in the World of Museum Leadership

Tips on keeping sane in the insane world of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. “I’m leaving, …

Point of View: Fearless Leadership for Uncertain Times

How current and emerging museum leaders can shift their mindset from fear to fierce. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of …

Message from the President: Listening Up

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In my first few months as the President & CEO of AAM, I’ve been on a …

Boldly Charting New Frontiers: Q&A with 2024 Nancy Hanks Memorial Award Rising Stars Recipients

The 2024 recipients of the Nancy Hanks Memorial Award for Rising Stars discuss the future of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 …

Group Dynamics: Strategies for Effective Board Relationships

The museum executive’s effective relationship with the board engenders healthy governance and strong organizations. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October …

Message from the President: Museums for an Open Mind

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. When I worked at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the audience surveys we …

Changing the Rules of Engagement: Evidence-based strategies for depolarization and civil discourse

There are evidence-based strategies museums can employ to become sites of depolarization and civil discourse. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a …

Fighting Apathy at the Japanese American National Museum

The Japanese American National Museum’s Democracy Center promotes unity among people of all backgrounds. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a …

Search History: Enhancing museum collection access and reducing bias through public input in digital catalogues

Including the public in digital catalogue descriptions will improve access to museum collections and help remove bias. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 …
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