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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 … -
Point of View: Repairing Leader-Staff Trust
Claims about integrity, benevolence, and sincerity are at the heart of many internal organizational conflicts. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In an increasingly … -
Message from the President: The Superpower of Trust
This column introduces Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Every year, AAM staff and partners go back to the drawing board to develop a theme for our Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. What theme will be big … -
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 … -
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 … -
Less Stress, More Success: The Ultimate Tips for Vendor Collaboration
A comprehensive tipsheet on working with vendors to ensure the final exhibit meets the museum’s objectives. This tipsheet was developed by Carrie Ericson, CEO of SpeedPro East Bay. The information shared here was current at the time of … -
TrendsWatch: Download, share, and go deeper
The 2025 edition of TrendsWatch, AAM’s annual forecasting report, is now available as a free PDF download! In this post I’ll tell you how to snag your copy and preview some opportunities to delve more deeply into this year’s topics, … -
AAM Statement on the Placing of IMLS Staff on Administrative Leave
For Immediate Release On March 31, the entire Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff was placed on administrative leave. Placing the entire staff on administrative leave raises questions as to whether the agency will be able … -
Working Your Core: Core Documents, that is! webinar recording
The five core documents are the foundation of a well-run museum, shaping its values, operations, and long-term success. They’re not just paperwork—they’re a museum’s playbook for making thoughtful decisions, ensuring stability, and staying …
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