4.05/5
Author: Michael M. Kaiser
Publication Date: Sep 30, 2008
Formats: PDF,Hardcover,Paperback
Rating: 4.05/5 out of 282
Publisher: Brandeis University Press
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Jul 06, 2012
This book had some good ideas and gave me plenty to think about. One quibble is that the case-studies are all solely civic based - for organizations that have a home base. Not much help for international organizations like TwtrSymphony.Dec 26, 2015
An interesting and quick read of case studies. While I chafe at the author's ego and the presumption of capitalist values, the case studies and mechanisms for making a functional non-profit organization provides food for thought. Of course, in my view, there shouldn't be a need for 1) non profits as such to exist 2) that all goods, including cultural goods, would be valued as part and parcel to democracy and would be funded through socialist mechanisms.Aug 26, 2012
Includes great case studies, but Kaiser has a tendency to pat himself on the back a few too many times.Sep 30, 2010
Excellent very readable primer for working in arts field. Filled with real stories and people. Slightly over the top and self congratulating but hey he has done much to change the field.Jan 09, 2009
Very interesting book about turning around ailing arts organizations. The core lessons of the book are in the first chapter. His history at various arts organizations is a fun read.Apr 08, 2010
Michael Kaiser is AMAZING. I am only just starting this book, but highly recommend it!Mar 18, 2009
I saw this guy speak - amazing. I look forward to reading this book.Jun 05, 2009
outlines what it takes to run an art organization facing difficult decisions pretty concisely - in Kaiser's opinion promotion and programming are key.Jul 10, 2012
This guy works some serious magic, and I believe the principles he suggests are truly sound...and yet, one wonders, why he is so lucky? There are few specifics about implementation, and his real gift seems to be charming Board members. But he is clearly a genius.Feb 04, 2015
Great first chapter with lots of good practical advice. The succeeding chapters provide examples of how the author developed and employed his own methods with various organizations, which bolster the case for his credibility but add little in terms of insight or wisdom.Jan 17, 2009
This is a GREAT book for anyone in leadership in the non-profit arts industry. In a nutshell: Kaiser's mantra - good art, well marketed - is important, true. Don't cut programming budgets, don't cut marketing budgets. Ensure the freedom to cultivate artistic integrity in everything you do and... have a plan.Aug 18, 2015
Really, there isn't anything in my life that doesn't at least sometimes need a "turnaround", so I found this book to be inspirational on levels professional and personal. My reasons for reading it, however, were professional, and I learned a great deal about truly serving the arts.Jul 22, 2012
If you are wondering what to do "after" the Great Recession with what remains of your 501c3...read this book. I did a workshop with Michael Kaiser and zipped through the first read cheerfully thinking, "It's nice how nice this book is. Good information." My second read came after the storm of the Great Recession blew a hole through my lifes work.I went slowly...painfully understanding at each turn what happened... and why...and what to do now. Thanking God for this book and the information it If you are wondering what to do "after" the Great Recession with what remains of your 501c3...read this book. I did a workshop with Michael Kaiser and zipped through the first read cheerfully thinking, "It's nice how nice this book is. Good information." My second read came after the storm of the Great Recession blew a hole through my lifes work.I went slowly...painfully understanding at each turn what happened... and why...and what to do now. Thanking God for this book and the information it brings to the dance world. ...moreOct 28, 2016
This was an interesting foray into the arts administration world. I haven't really given thought to arts administration in the "traditional" sense: run an orchestra, ballet, theatre, or opera. But given how organized you have to be? I might be incredibly good at it. The book was lovely though in providing case studies of some of the issues an arts organization can run into when it has massive debt, little to no marketing, etc. Michael aiser does an excellent job at explaining his motives, what This was an interesting foray into the arts administration world. I haven't really given thought to arts administration in the "traditional" sense: run an orchestra, ballet, theatre, or opera. But given how organized you have to be? I might be incredibly good at it. The book was lovely though in providing case studies of some of the issues an arts organization can run into when it has massive debt, little to no marketing, etc. Michael aiser does an excellent job at explaining his motives, what he did, and how he left each case study. The book was written in 2008, but I am looking forward to reading his newer book at the end of this class. ...moreJun 20, 2013
The #1 priority for arts organizations is to produce the absolute best product they possible can and market the shit out of it. Just like every other consumable product in the world. That’s how Kaiser was able to save 4 deeply troubled arts organizations. (The Kennedy Center not included; they had a different goal.) That and stay nearly ridiculously positive about the health of the organization even as you’re unscrewing every other lightbulb in the building to save energy. Show confidence by The #1 priority for arts organizations is to produce the absolute best product they possible can and market the shit out of it. Just like every other consumable product in the world. That’s how Kaiser was able to save 4 deeply troubled arts organizations. (The Kennedy Center not included; they had a different goal.) That and stay nearly ridiculously positive about the health of the organization even as you’re unscrewing every other lightbulb in the building to save energy. Show confidence by making long term plans and be creative. This is a great book that all administrators and board members should read even if you think your organization is healthy. ...moreJan 21, 2011
As an aspiring arts administrator, I think this is a wonderful resource for aspiring, upcoming and future arts administrators. It definitely shows that there's a lot to putting together a production and that not only should the artistic director be involved in the future of the performing arts organization but all have to be involved from the Board Members to the staff of the performing arts organization. Tough decisions must be made but there must be a clear focus and destination for the As an aspiring arts administrator, I think this is a wonderful resource for aspiring, upcoming and future arts administrators. It definitely shows that there's a lot to putting together a production and that not only should the artistic director be involved in the future of the performing arts organization but all have to be involved from the Board Members to the staff of the performing arts organization. Tough decisions must be made but there must be a clear focus and destination for the preforming arts organization. Mr. Kaiser clearly illustrates this through sharing his experiences turning around these performing arts organizations represented in the book. ...moreJun 24, 2014
Serving on the board of an arts organization, this book came up several times and has proved helpful to give another perspective on what to do when challenges arise. By far the call for more innovative programming and clear marketing rang true, and I greatly enjoyed that the cases involved stepped up in size, budget and visibility to show how Kaiser (who is very clear he began with no formal training and made plenty of mistakes) approached each new challenge. The honest appraisal of what worked Serving on the board of an arts organization, this book came up several times and has proved helpful to give another perspective on what to do when challenges arise. By far the call for more innovative programming and clear marketing rang true, and I greatly enjoyed that the cases involved stepped up in size, budget and visibility to show how Kaiser (who is very clear he began with no formal training and made plenty of mistakes) approached each new challenge. The honest appraisal of what worked and what failed was also refreshing and helpful.Jun 12, 2009
This is a really easy-to-read, helpful and clear book that discusses how to turn around struggling arts organizations. Michael Kaiser, currently the president of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, has led several organizations back from the brink and is recognized as the "Turnaround King".Apr 07, 2012
In the book The Art of the Turnaround, the author Michael M. Kaiser gives advice to his fellow arts administrators on how to help struggling non-profit arts organizations come back from the brink of closure. He does this through a series of real-world examples in which he plays the central role of “Turnaround Kingâ€. From his humble beginnings at the Kansas City Ballet to his final installment at The Kennedy Center, Kaiser expounds on his many adventures as non-profit arts administrator. He talks In the book The Art of the Turnaround, the author Michael M. Kaiser gives advice to his fellow arts administrators on how to help struggling non-profit arts organizations come back from the brink of closure. He does this through a series of real-world examples in which he plays the central role of “Turnaround Kingâ€. From his humble beginnings at the Kansas City Ballet to his final installment at The Kennedy Center, Kaiser expounds on his many adventures as non-profit arts administrator. He talks about how he started knowing very little about how to affect change in troubled organizations. He admits he made mistakes, but he also learned from those mistakes very quickly. He says you cannot afford to make mistakes in these types of situations because the organization is already low on funds and a lot must be done with very little. In addition, he claims most financial troubles do not stem from excessive spending but from not having enough funding in the first place. Furthermore, Kaiser states that organizations in crisis usually have problems with leadership structure. His formula for creating change in these situations essentially boils down to implementing a strategic plan which emphasizes effective marketing strategies for “good artâ€. Kaiser makes his job sound rather simple at first. However, as progress is made through the book it can be inferred that making a 180 degree turn with any arts organization can be a rather cumbersome process. ...moreSep 30, 2018
Kasier has done an amazing job turning around arts-organizations. This book is more storytelling than it is a guide to creating a thoughtful arts organization yourself. The major insight I got from the book was not to cut programming, no matter how much a governing board wants to do so.Mar 01, 2019
If you don’t read all the name drops Kaiser writes, the book goes by a lot faster and is much easier to engage with.Aug 21, 2019
This central work of Michael Kaiser which deals with his work in turning around organizations facing financial and artistic peril is mostly successful. I will say, if you have read other works of his you have heard many of these stories before. Also, I would love for him to have been more technical especially in terms of his "Day One" implementations rather than the more extended anecdotal tone that is used throughout, however, that is a minor criticism.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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