Videos

A Community Organizing Approach to Placemaking

Laura Zabel — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:17:32 +0000

When a multi-year infrastructure project threatened to disrupt businesses and cut off neighborhoods along a six-mile stretch of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team at Springboard for the Arts saw a transformational opportunity. Their response was Irrigate, a creative placemaking initiative that mobilizes local artists to collaborate with businesses, organizations and community groups to “change the landscape of the corridor with color, art, surprise, creativity and fun.”

Leading Change Without Crisis

Andrew Proctor — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:46:23 +0000

When Andrew Proctor was hired as Executive Director of Literary Arts in Portland, Oregon, he found an organization that was financially stable but unable to clearly articulate what it actually was. Through a process of discovery and discussion, they have worked to revitalize the organization, resulting in increased donations and subscriptions and a change in the way they are perceived in the community.

Online Learning Curve

Jocelyn Hale — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:29:46 +0000

Spurred by a board chair who was an enthusiastic advocate of online learning, the Loft Literary Center team did some research, ran an experiment and engaged in an in-depth analysis of how online classes would fit into the organization's vision. The result was a board and staff galvanized around the idea and the funds raised to effect the changes necessary to successfully implement online learning.

Emerging Leaders and Board Membership: Finding the Right Fit

Fielding Grasty — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:58:31 +0000

Fielding Grasty, NAS Director of Programs, shares some tips and advice for emerging leaders interested in gaining governance experience.

How do you re-engineer a cultural institution with a long history and numerous stakeholders?

Brian Ferriso — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:46:37 +0000

Brian Ferriso, the Marilyn H. & Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. Director of the Portland Art Museum, talks about how incremental changes over time have built a sustainable and vibrant path for the Portland Art Museum.

How should organizations approach teamwork?

Surry Scheerer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:26:58 +0000

Surry Scheerer, executive coach and lecturer at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and Ford School of Public Policy, suggests that leaders and their organizations take a more mindful approach to building and supporting teams.

What is the key element of relationship-building?

Surry Scheerer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:23:04 +0000

Surry Scheerer, executive coach and lecturer at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, talks about the importance of listening.

How does your approach to partnerships reflect your organization’s culture?

Laura Zabel — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:54:15 +0000

Laura Zabel, executive director of Springboard for the Arts, suggests that framing partnerships as opportunities can be a powerful force in an organization.

What does your experience with building community relationships teach about healthy partnerships?

Carlton Turner — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:34:21 +0000

Carlton Turner, executive director of Alternate ROOTS, talks about his approach to partnerships.

The Competing Values Framework

Dallas Shelby — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:12:44 +0000

NAS President and CEO, Russell Willis Taylor, and Director of Communications, Dallas Shelby, talk about the organization's experience using the Competing Values Framework.