Meeting the Challenge of Change: A Seminar
Sponsored by the Museum Association of New York
with funding from the
New York State Council on the Arts
November 5, 2001
Strong Museum
Rochester, New York
A one-day workshop for presidents, CEO's, and executive directors at
museums, historical societies, and cultural organizations focusing on
leading and managing organizational change.
What role does vision play in leading change?
How can changing environments be anticipated and responded to more
effectively?
How can organizations be encouraged to be less change-averse and more
comfortable with risks?
Seminar Overview
Meeting the Challenge of Change is a workshop specifically designed for the
staff and board leadership of cultural nonprofits. Change happens.
Confronting it, "learning to live the leap," as keynote speaker, David
Baum, puts it, is what this seminar is all about. Building on the model
used so successfully by Fortune 500 companies, this day-long workshop will
provide participants with an engaging introduction to becoming a
quick-changing organization. Dr. Baum's presentation will be augmented by
case studies from five northeastern and mid-Atlantic museums.
Preliminary Agenda
9-9:30 Continental Breakfast courtesy of Strong Museum
Registration
9:30-10:45 Strong Museum President and CEO, G. Rollie Adams,
Ph.D., discusses the change in focus of the museum and its
impact
10:45-11 Break
11 - 12:15 Keynote Presentation
David Baum, Ph.D., author of Lightning in a Bottle: Proven
Lessons for Leading Change
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:30-4:30 Case Study Presentations
Hope Alswang, President, Shelburne Museum (VT)
Sharon Blume, Executive Director, Stamford Museum and
Nature Center (CT) and former Director of the Berkshire
Museum (MA)
Jackie Day, President, Long Island Museum of Art, History &
Carriages
and former Director of the Adirondack Museum
Dennis Fiori, Director, Maryland Historical Society
Case Study Moderator and Commentator: Jane E. Preston,
Research Fellow, Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations,
Harvard University, and an Independent Consultant
4:30-5 Wrap-up
David Baum, Ph.D. is author of Lightning in a Bottle: Proven Lessons for
Leading Change and president of D.H. Baum & Associates, a consulting firm
specializing in complex systems change. Dr. Baum's clients include Fortune
500 companies and nonprofit organizations. He also devotes one month per
year to pro bono projects such as conflict resolution in Belfast and tribal
revitalization in Native American communities. He served as the lead
consultant for President Clinton's Summit for America's Future. His
eclectic background includes stints as a clown, fire-eater, and storyteller
for various circus companies.
Jane E. Preston is a consultant to nonprofit, cultural and community
organizations and a Research Fellow at the Hauser Center for Nonprofit
Organizations at Harvard University. She is involved in research projects
exploring relationships between nonprofit organizations and their funding
sources; future directions in philanthropy; and leadership challenges in
museums. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Wellesley College
and a Master in Public Administration degree from the Kennedy School of
Government at Harvard University.
Accommodations
The workshop, continental breakfast and lunch will be held at Strong
Museum, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY; 716-263-2700.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 120
Main Street East. A conference rate of $79.00 per night for
singles/doubles/triples/quads is available to workshop participants who
make room reservations by 5:00 p.m. on October 22, 2001. To reserve a
room, call the hotel directly at 716-546-6400 or 888-596-6400. To receive
the special rate, participants must identify themselves as members of MANY.
The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the airport, train
station and bus station.
Rochester is easily accessible by car, bus, air, and train. A variety of
hotels are available downtown near Strong Museum, as well as at the Greater
Rochester International Airport. Access lodging information at
www.visitrochester.com
Registration and Fees
Registration for MANY members is $65 (received with complete payment by
October 31, 2001). Non-member registration is $85 (received with complete
payment by October 31, 2001). Participants in the Upstate History Alliance
2001 Leadership Institute and additional registrants from the same
institution can deduct $10 from the stated fees. All registrations after
October 31, 2001 are $100 (no discounts or deductions). All registrations
will be confirmed. Refund requests must be received in writing by October
20 to the MANY office. No refunds are given after that date.
Registration Form
Meeting the Challenge of Change
Please complete this form and send with full payment to MANY, 265 River
Street, Troy, NY 12180. Registration is available on a first-come,
first-served basis. Space is limited. Registration includes all sessions,
meals/snacks, a copy of Dr. Baum's book, Lightning in a Bottle: Proven
Lessons for Leading Change; and other seminar materials.
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___ $65 MANY member registration
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___ $85 Non-member registration
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___ $100 Late registration
(Received from members and non-members after October 31, 2001)
Upstate History Alliance 2001 Leadership Institute participants and
additional registrations from the same institution registered at the full
rate, deduct $10.
___ Workshop registrants are invited to join the MANY board and
workshop presenters for dinner (at your own expense) on Sunday evening,
November 4. If you would like to make a reservation for dinner, please
check here. Information about the dinner will be sent with your workshop
confirmation.
All registrations will be confirmed. Refund requests must be received in
writing by October 20, 2001 to the MANY office. No refunds are given after
that date.
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