Courageous Leadership Wednesday, May 19, 10:00 am
In this session we will leverage the research of Dr. Brené Brown and her Dare To Lead program by introducing the 4 skill sets of courage. We will zero in on what keeps us from being brave leaders and creating brave spaces and what we can do to become more daring leaders. Led by AG Collaborative.
2021 MMA Leadership Series
Thriving Museums require strong leaders, and MMA is committed to helping build the community of leaders for Michigan’s museums. This year-long leadership series uses monthly online programs to help build skills and increase knowledge for participants. Program content will alternate between developing who you uniquely are as a leader and understanding diversity, inclusion and equity, both of which are required for successful leadership.
The series is appropriate for all levels and roles in an organization, not just those with direct reports or who are in leadership positions currently. The series is geared toward the museum community, but others are welcome as well.
Registration
Members (login required) $40 Non-members $80
Registration is also available for the entire series.
If you have been laid off or furloughed from a Michigan museum, please consider joining with the free temporary COVID-19 membership.
Location
The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation.
Ask an Expert: Social Media with Thursday, May 20 1:00 pm
Social media is a powerful tool for museums and has provided new opportunities and become even more important during the pandemic. At the same time, it can also be a challenge to contain and find focus for social media efforts. Bring your questions and hear about developing a social media strategy and planning content with a social media expert.
Marissa Conniff is the Founder of Upward Anthems, LLC a social media and marketing company for artists and entrepreneurs. While studying Arts Management at Eastern Michigan University, her career began as a marketing intern at MASS MoCA and then the Marketing Director of Performance Network Theatre in Ann Arbor. Since then, Marissa has worked within the tourism and technology industries, while maintaining her passion as a singer and starting a family. Upward Anthems was founded in March of 2020, days before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns began. Marissa has found a heightened interest in social media from marketers and business owners as they grapple to find ways to engage their audiences virtually.
Members (login required) Free Non-members $5*
*If you are not an MMA member and not able to pay at this time, please select the "Comp" option and use the code "COVID-19" to waive the fee. If you have been laid off or furloughed from a Michigan museum, please consider joining with the free temporary COVID-19 membership.
MMA Colleague Chat: Summer Programs and Events
Thursday, June 3 11am
The status of the pandemic is still uncertain, but summer is still coming. Join colleagues to find and share resources, strategies, and wisdom in preparing for summer programs and events.
Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation.
The session will be facilitated by MMA Executive Director, Lisa Craig Brisson.
Diversity M&M: Microaggressions & MarginalizationWednesday, June 16, 10:00 am
This session is an interactive exercise tailored to assist in giving participates an opportunity to self-reflect on their interactions within diverse groups. Workshop participants will understand how to discuss microaggressions, build inclusive groups, and use inclusive language. Workshop participants will also discuss marginalized groups and learn about a framework for moving from tolerance to acceptance. Led by Nonprofit Network.
Inner Critic Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 am
In this session we will uncover the, often subconscious, negative scripts that keep our leadership stuck and stagnant. We will give tools to help participants decrease the power of these messages and increase their leadership impact. Led by AG Collaborative.
Understanding Unconscious and Implicit BiasWednesday, August 18, 10:00 am
Implicit bias is something we all have. This session examines what it is, how it differs from overt bias, how to recognize our own, and how we move past bias through action. Led by Nonprofit Network.
The Power of ListeningWednesday, September 15, 10:00 am
In this sessions participants will look at communication fundamentals, unpack the power of presence and learn a specific tool for increasing our impact through listening. Led by AG Collaborative.
The Layers of Our Identities Wednesday, October 20, 10:00 am
Through this session, participants will gain a better foundational understanding of social identities, what they are, how they are formed, and how social identities interact with systems of oppression in the form of social advantages and disadvantages. Led by Nonprofit Network.
Navigating Tough Conversations Wednesday, November 17, 10:00 am
Tough conversations are - by definition - TOUGH. In this session participants will learn a specific strategy for increasing their effectiveness in these vital but unpleasant conversations. Led by AG Collaborative.
Implementing Diversity in the Organization: Strategies to Advance the Work Wednesday, December 15, 10:00 am
Culturally Competent and Inclusive organizations yield effective results. This interactive session will provide participants with an opportunity to reflect and discuss current topics on diversity and inclusion and ultimately lead to the development of strategies for building and leading effective, culturally competent teams. Led by Nonprofit Network.
The program is appropriate for all levels and roles in an organization, not just those with direct reports or who are in leadership positions currently. The series is geared toward the museum community, but others are welcome as well.
The Michigan Museums Association is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Michigan Museums Association 313-334-7643 PO Box 5246, Cheboygan, MI 49721 lcbrisson@michiganmuseums.org
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