Strategic Management in the Arts

Strategic Management in the Arts looks at the unique characteristics of organisations in the arts and culture sector and shows readers how to tailor a strategic plan to help these diverse organizations meet their objectives. Strategic management is an essential element that drives an organisation's success, yet many cultural organizations have yet to apply strategic thinking and entrepreneurial actions within the management function. Varbanova reviews the existing theories and models of strategic management and then relates these specifically to cultural organisations. Also included are sections on entrepreneurship and innovations in the arts, considering the concept of a 'learning organisation' - an organisation able to adapt its strategy within a constantly changing, complex environment. The book is structured to walk the reader through each element of the strategic plan systematically. With a fresh approach, key questions, examples, international cases to connect theory with practice and suggestions for further reading, this book is designed to accompany classes on strategic planning, cultural management or arts management.

Lidia Varbanova is a faculty member in the department of management at Concordia University, Canada. She has extensive experience as a consultant and researcher, and has held visiting professorships in over fifty countries. She specializes in culture, arts, creative industries, and the nonprofit sector.

1. Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Arts: A Strategic Approach  2. Strategic Management: Essence, Role and Phases  3. Strategic Planning Process, Methods and Types of Plans  4. Strategic Thinking: Vision, Mission and Objectives  5. Strategic Analysis: Art Organization and Its Environment  6. Choice of Strategies  7. Marketing, Creative Programming and Audience Development Plan  8. Human Resource Management Plan  9. Technological and Production Plan  10. Financial and Fundraising Plan  11. Implementation, Monitoring and Strategic Reflection