tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416792277523234242.post3048707262296153789..comments2023-10-28T10:52:27.646-04:00Comments on Leading by Design: The Nonprofit Director's Skill Set: One Group's OpinionAnne W. Ackersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04543098694263540652noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416792277523234242.post-61927806865691047972014-07-10T23:32:34.476-04:002014-07-10T23:32:34.476-04:00I think this is a good skill set for a director. I...I think this is a good skill set for a director. I too agree, that a description of many hats is more in line with a younger organization, but I think it helps to have the experience with those hats to more fully understand the organization. I think a good addition to the list may be a good business acumen. I believe a director should ensure their institution operates in a fiscally sound manner,and knows the role that cultural institutions play in the community. I have seen several institutions which have an outflow of cash that far outspends their inflow. These institutions rely heavily on endowments that can not support their expenditures. Finally, I think being all things to all people is another great trait. A director is a counselor, friend, mother, disciplinarian, employee and advocate for their institution all at once. She has volunteers, staff, guests, community partners and board members who demand her time and need her attention. But, there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing ones mission being a success!Jon Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05909365993984752450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416792277523234242.post-85442757307535035832014-07-09T07:32:42.006-04:002014-07-09T07:32:42.006-04:00What would we do without humor in the workplace? ...What would we do without humor in the workplace? It's a must!Anne W. Ackersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04515705877936397989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416792277523234242.post-88316226277939166882014-07-07T16:36:03.498-04:002014-07-07T16:36:03.498-04:00Flexibility and a sense of humor!Flexibility and a sense of humor!MVDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666159400004025161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416792277523234242.post-50941437033499317462014-07-07T14:10:01.100-04:002014-07-07T14:10:01.100-04:00Thanks for these additional thoughts, Sharon. I a...Thanks for these additional thoughts, Sharon. I agree that directors must be technologically forward-leaning. I remember one director telling me that he felt pencils, paper and old-fashioned catalog cards were the best and most reliable means of recording information! Well, I don't know about that....I do know that the museum he led was pretty much stuck in a rut of older ideas and ways of getting work done.Anne W. Ackersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04515705877936397989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416792277523234242.post-62206256319311290892014-07-05T07:15:49.086-04:002014-07-05T07:15:49.086-04:00Hi Anne! I enjoyed your Blog post! I have thought ...Hi Anne! I enjoyed your Blog post! I have thought of a couple more things to add to the list. These come through my experiences in the volunteer positions that I have held over the past several years. 1) Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn new skills in order to stay current; 2) Desire and willingness to be a member in good standing of similar organizations within the community, county, state, and region, as well as museum related professional organizations and attend their conferences and workshops.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288652736923082717noreply@blogger.com