Members of their boards, or Trusts, use their skills and knowledge to advance the organisation s goals. Staff have a shared understanding of and support for its goals. Training is critical, performance is carefully assessed and good work is rewarded. Staff value the skills and contribution of their colleagues. Communication is efficient.
Quality is also very important.
That means meeting the desired standards first time and staging programs such as exhibitions and education offerings that meet visitors expectations. Exhibits that don t work are fixed up quickly or else taken off the floor. Public programming in effective museums is a reflection of good leadership and not separate from it. Its superior collections are brought to life. The Monterey Bay Aquarium south of San Francisco is likewise well known for its attention to these things.