Strategic Management in the Arts
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (871 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415530032 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 376 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lidia Varbanova is a faculty member in the department of management at Concordia University, Canada. She specializes in culture, arts, creative industries, and the nonprofit sector.. She has extensive experience as a consultant and researcher, and has held visiting professorships in over fifty countries
Strategic Management in the Arts looks at the unique characteristics of organisations in the arts and culture sector and shows readers how to tailor a strategic plan to help these diverse organizations meet their objectives. Varbanova reviews the existing theories and models of strategic management and then relates these specifically to cultural organisations. With a fresh approach, key questions, examples, international cases to connect theory with practice and suggestions for further reading, this book is designed to accompany classes on strategic planning, cultural management or arts management.. The book is structured to walk the reader through each element of the strategic plan systematically. Strategic management is an essential element that drives an organisation’s success, yet many cultural organizations have yet to apply strategic thinking and entrepreneurial actions within the management function. Also included are sections on entrepreneurship and innovations in the arts, considering the concept of a ‘learning organisation’ – an organisation able to adapt its strategy within a constantly changing, complex environment
The book is an excellent methodological tool for teaching, exposing theoretical concepts combined with case studies, examples and concrete practical tips." - Dr Milena Dragievi Šeši, prof. Lidia Varbanova knows her management theory inside out, but the real strengths of this book lie in the range of cases explored here. UNESCO Chair in Cultural Policy and Management University of Arts, Belgrade, Serbia"This is an insightful introduction to strategic management in the arts and culture. Lidia has an insider's view of the cultural sector, from large arts organizations through tiny music companies, and this background makes her book highly useful for others looking to work in the same field. The author makes a good point in emphasizing that skills are a necessary component in strategic arts management. Will Straw, Director, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada. A crystal clear guide to ar
Aneliya Dimitrova said Interesting, Fresh and Useful. Unlike many other books on management that I have read, this one offers tons of useful information, presented in a very reader-friendly way. It is easy to read, very engaging and very competent. A must-have book for young and/or established managers in the arts and creative industries from all over the world.. Great book! Ihor Savchak It's a helpful desk-book for directors of cultural organisations, entrepreneurs and consultants working in the arts. We have used the book in several arts organizations across Ukraine to elaborate their strategic plans.. Tsveta Andreeva, PhD said I strongly recommend this book guiding cultural organisations and creative industries towards success!. “Strategic Management in the Arts” appears in times, when arts and culture organizations need to rethink their managerial and entrepreneurial models towards new achievements, but also to respond to the new challenges. It is a wonderful example of high-level academic knowledge contributing to the practical level of organizational capacity building, emphasizing strategic management development as an area of innovation. This new approach is proposed by Dr. Lidia Varbanova in a comprehensive, systematic and well balanced format, facilitating both individual and organizational lear