Uma Nair: Project Management for Museums, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Blurb

In an era marked by rapid technological change, mounting workload challenges, and an urgent demand for greater equity and sustainability, Project Management for Museums underscores the critical importance of mastering project management skills in the museum field. This book delivers a transformative approach to project management, emphasizing its indispensable role in addressing the complexities of modern museum operations. It goes beyond traditional project management practices and tools, positioning project management as an essential mindset that integrates mission-driven purpose, operational efficiency, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring museums remain resilient and relevant in an ever-evolving world.
Designed for museum professionals, Project Management for Museums is a practical and reflective guide that helps readers not only learn the foundational principles of project management, but also helps align their projects with institutional goals, foster collaboration across diverse teams, and advocate for inclusive practices in spaces historically designed to exclude. Drawing on over a decade of research and real-world museum examples, this book invites professionals to rethink how and why they work, while offering actionable tools for creating impact.