Strategic Management in the Arts
About this ebook
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.
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About the author
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.
