Secrets of Complex Cultural Project Management, with Beth Van Why

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How do you keep a huge cultural project on track? How do you guess the future? What’s a contingency — and why is it the difference between success and failure? Project manager Beth Van Why (Becker & Frondorf) joins host Jonathan Alger (C&G Partners) to reveal the Secrets of Complex Cultural Project Management.Along the way: recovering architects, Gantt charts, museum benchmarking — and a Girl Scout Gold Award.Listen and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts.Or start here: https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fmThe List: 1. How to anticipate the unknowns2. How to understand the knowns3. How to prepare for the unforeseen4. How to document the approvals process in advance5. How to define the project parameters6. How to know your clientGuest Bio:Beth Van Why has spent most of her career managing construction and development projects for non-profit and cultural institutions. She offers an extensive background in architecture, exhibit design, collections care, construction, and owner-run program management. Beth is very familiar with the various funding sources available to non-profits and the parameters that come with them. From master planning to design and budget consultation, Beth brings a comprehensive view of the role needed in making a building project successful. A strong advocate for the importance of education, Beth also serves as an associate professor in museum design at University of the Arts.How to Listen:Listen and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts.Or start here: https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fmSee you there!Warmly,Jonathan- - - - - - - - - - - - -About:Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger.This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://www.cgpartnersllc.comShow Links:[email protected]://www.beckerfrondorf.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethvanwhy/Show Contact:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contacthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/[email protected]://www.cgpartnersllc.comNewsletter:Like the episode? Subscribe to the newsletter! Making the Museum is also a very short daily newsletter on exhibition planning for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. Learn more, read past editions, and subscribe here:https://www.makingthemuseum.com

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