Featuring "top tips" from industry leaders and professional as well as real-life examples and templates, this book is a must-read for new and experienced museum and exhibition professionals, as well as students studying to enter the heritage sector.
Displaying Organisationis a practical, step-by-step guide to planning and implementing exhibitions. Drawing on the author's in-depth experience of managing a wide range of exhibitions and installations, the book breaks down the process of exhibition creation into easy-to-read sections.It covers not only key tasks but also explores the skills and knowledge specific to the museum and heritage sector, including
- defining and planning your project;
- setting up a project team, assigning roles and responsibilities;
- carrying out a formative evaluation and writing an interpretation plan;
- the foundational skills needed to be a successful project manager such as budgeting, risk assessment, and program management; and
- advice and approaches on how to tackle common problems to ensure success.
Displaying Organisation: How to Successfully Project Manage Your Exhibition