Ep. 71 — Building Momentum

Amy is packing her suitcase for her favorite conference of the year and shares what to look for in a great conference and why you should add professional development to your team’s budget this year. 

Key Takeaways:

• Professional development is one of the least expensive ways a museum can keep the staff it already has. Continuing education for museum professionals also doesn't have to mean another degree. A conference, webinar, book, group course, or podcast can all drive growth at work.

• A conference creates a spark, but momentum is what you build afterward through accountability, planning, and small steps. 

• The best time to plan professional development is before next year's calendar fills up. Ask each person on your team what they want to get better at next year, then find one conference, webinar, or course that fits that goal.

Links from the episode:

• Momentum Weekend Workshop with Lou Mongello

• Past Momentum episodes: Finding Your Momentum and Top 10 Takeaways

• 2027 Museum Planning Calendar

• Communications Trainings for museums

More Free Resources for Museums:

• Getting Visitors Through Your Museum’s Doors: Building Connection in a Noisy World ebook

• Museum Planning Calendar

• Museum Metrics Template

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