About this course: Arts and culture leaders have a tough but rewarding task: creating and leading sustainable organizations that deliver real social value. There is a lot of competition out there. Being an effective leader means constantly adapting, cleverly using the best tools to reach as many people as possible. This course is designed to help leaders at any level do just that.
Created by: University of Pennsylvania, National Arts Strategies
Taught by: Peter Frumkin, Professor
Nonprofit Leadership Program, School of Social Policy & Practice
Taught by: Mrs. Russell Willis Taylor, Lecturer, School of Social Policy & Practice; Past President & CEO, National Arts Strategies
| Commitment | 4-6 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Arts and Culture - Value Then, Value Now, Value Tomorrow
We welcome you to this five-unit course with a brief history of the world relative to arts and culture and where we are now. What is the substance of value (objective/subjective) – to whom, for what? What are the essential and timeless issues facing us? How...
9 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Unit 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Form Follows Function: Organizational Structures Aligned to Purpose
How do we deliver on value? This week explores form and function of organizations. By the end of the unit, you will clearly understand organization structures – historic and behavioral biases that keep us from changing current structures, frameworks and logi...
8 videos, 2 readings
Graded: Unit 2 Peer Assignment
WEEK 3
Who Are We For?
To answer this question we need to understand and evaluate the critical features of our external environment. This will give us context to identify the unique values organizations can bring to communities that build support and allow for stronger collaboratio...
6 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Unit 3 Peer Assignment
WEEK 4
Where Do We Stand? Making Choices
A tension exists between artistic/mission and economics. As much as we’d like to try, we can’t be everything to everyone. We must find alignment and balance. How do you recognize and systematically respond to changes in your community? In this unit we’ll explo...
6 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Unit 4 Peer Assignment
WEEK 5
Building Support & Finding Legitimacy
Who determines value and how do you influence that determination? In this unit, we look at meaningful measures and meaningful communication. How do you test value? How do you make timely decisions? How do you communicate to the vast variety of stakeholders w...
7 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Unit 5 Quiz
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