Ep. 52 — A Gathering and Pause with Rebecca Shulman
In this episode, Amy talks with museum consultant Rebecca Shulman of Museum Questions Consulting about two simple but powerful tools that can strengthen internal communication at museums: The Gathering and The Pause. Together, they explore how creating intentional space for collaboration before a project begins—and reflection after it ends—can lead to better work, more engaged teams, and healthier museum culture. Rebecca shares insights from her experience as a museum educator, director, and strategic planning consultant, along with practical ideas for putting these tools into action.
Key Takeaways:
Strong internal communication is essential to creating healthy, sustainable museum workplaces.
When staff feel heard and valued, museums benefit from stronger collaboration, better outcomes, and higher retention.
Museums can start using these tools right away by piloting them with one or two upcoming projects.
