The Unbearable Lightness of Planning: Strategic Planning For Arts Organizations

Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Full Day)
Fee: varies (see chart)
Instructor: Judith Teitelman
Course Code: ART 8

Course Description:
Do you have a vision for your organization’s future? A clear and compelling view of what programs you will offer and whom you will serve in the next three years? Is it aligned with your staff and board of directors? Do you have a sense of how you will achieve this future?

Through this seminar, you will learn how to: (1) build a vision for your organization; (2) identify issues and obstacles facing your organization; and (3) formulate and implement effective strategies and plans. Topics include developing vision, mission, and values statements; identifying organizational “Current Realities”; creating the planning document; and implementing effective strategies.

Instructor's bio:
Judith Teitelman brings more than 20 years of experience in helping grass roots, mid-sized and large organizations strengthen their management and resource generating capacities and effectively plan for the future.  She is a strong proponent of management initiatives designed to examine and challenge long-standing assumptions about arts administration, and is committed to helping organizations rethink “business as usual.”  Her consulting practice, established in 1990, provides a full range of services tailored to meet the unique vision and particular needs of each organization.  Clients span the full range of arts disciplines and include social service and educational organizations, municipal and other government agencies, as well as funders.  As planning consultant, trainer and technical assistance specialist, Ms. Teitelman has worked with the National Endowment for the Arts, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Long Beach Public Corporation for the Arts, The Flintridge Foundation, Whitecap Foundation, Japanese American National Museum, CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP), Cornerstone Theater Company, East West Players, LA Freewaves New Media Festival and PEN Center USA, among other local and national organizations.

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