Cultural Management at a Crossroad: Exploring Leadership, Innovation, and Operational Excellence in the Performing Arts
Creators: name: Salvaggio, Salvino A.
Publisher: name: OSF Registries
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Business
subject: Arts and Humanities
subject: Theatre and Performance Studies
subject: Leadership Studies
subject: Arts Management
subject: Technology and Innovation
subject: Social and Behavioral Sciences
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Finance and Financial Management

description: This project seeks to explore the field of cultural management, specifically within the context of performing arts management. Its central aim is to conduct a thorough investigation and critical analysis of evolving management practices, frameworks, and their historical development, assessing their societal impacts and the implications of digital transformation within the arts. This initiative is structured to support a wide spectrum of scholarly contributions, ranging from literature reviews and observational studies to detailed case studies and data-driven analyses, each designed to enrich our understanding of management science in cultural settings. 

The scope extends across multiple dimensions of cultural management --to name a few: 
* Best Practices: This involves identifying and analysing exemplary management techniques that have demonstrably propelled cultural institutions towards achieving their artistic and operational goals. 
* Management Frameworks: Investigating the structural models that underpin effective administration within cultural entities, including adaptations to the challenges posed by the digital era. 
* Historical Evolution: Tracing the development of management practices within cultural settings to provide insights into how historical contexts have influenced current management ideologies and techniques. 
* Impact on Society: Evaluating the broader societal effects of management practices in the arts, focusing on their contributions to cultural enrichment and societal well-being. 
* Digital Transformation: Exploring how digital technologies are integrated into the management of cultural institutions and their effects on operational practices, audience engagement, and artistic innovation. 
* Leadership Studies: Examining the role of leadership in shaping the success and adaptive capacity of cultural organisations, including studies on dual and single leadership models. 
* Research Plans and Methodologies: Detailing the specific approaches and research methods employed to investigate these areas, ranging from qualitative case studies and ethnographic research to quantitative data analysis and comparative studies. 

The project also recognises the fundamental importance of exploring classical aspects of business management as applied to the performing arts. Areas such as finance, operations, execution, marketing and public relations, human resources, and more remain crucial components of the study, ensuring a comprehensive approach to managing cultural institutions. 

This project is crucial for scholars and practitioners striving to deepen their understanding of the intricate relationship between management strategies and artistic excellence within the cultural sector. The integration of diverse research methodologies and perspectives will offer comprehensive insights, significantly contributing to the advancement of cultural management as an essential academic and practical discipline.