Collection Management, museums, project management, risk management, Sustainability

The Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott and a Familiar Corporate Pattern

What happened to Sean McDermott is unlikely to surprise anyone who has worked within a corporate structure. In practice, McDermott functioned as a middle manager. He inherited a chronically underperforming operation with a loyal customer base, stabilized performance, and delivered consistent, measurable improvement. He did so while operating within constraints set by senior leadership—constraints involving… Continue reading The Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott and a Familiar Corporate Pattern

art handling, art shipping, Collection Management, crating, museums, project management, risk management, Sustainability

Why Hire an Art Service Project Manager

Imagine adding an entire addition to your home—while still living in it. You’re juggling construction noise, dust, detours around rooms, and the fragile balance of daily life. Now replace the drywall and beams with priceless artworks, and you begin to understand the complexity of art service projects. Managing the relocation, storage, and care of artworks—each… Continue reading Why Hire an Art Service Project Manager

art handling, art shipping, crating, museums, project management, risk management, Sustainability

What is an art service project manager?

This is the first post in a planned three part series on defining art service project management.  Not what it is, but what it should be.  I have the unique experience of being an art service project manager on both sides of the art service table. I’ve been the buyer and the seller having bid… Continue reading What is an art service project manager?

art handling, art shipping, crating, museums, project management, risk management, Sustainability

Assessing risk for transporting artwork

What do we need to consider when we are shipping artwork? The big four have always been security, risk, expediency, cost and now more museums and art galleries are considering a fifth factor, environmental impact. We need to consider and weigh all the factors to obtain a combined number for overall risk as any one… Continue reading Assessing risk for transporting artwork

museums, project management, risk management

The Project that is our Life.

Photo by Daria Obymaha on Pexels.com Managing the complexities and demands of life can often feel overwhelming. From balancing personal and professional commitments to juggling numerous tasks and responsibilities, many individuals seek effective strategies to enhance their productivity and achieve their goals. While project management techniques have long been associated with managing business, their principles… Continue reading The Project that is our Life.