Why newly appointed museum directors fail, and how to avoid it: Kaywin Feldman's new book on leadership

Kaywin Feldman, the director of the National Gallery of Art, reflects on her experience with museum leadership transitions in her new book. She emphasizes the necessity for boards of trustees to be well-prepared when hiring new museum leaders, noting that many fail to adequately grasp the complexity and challenges involved. Her observations are particularly relevant as numerous museums in the U.S. are currently seeking new directors, amidst concerns about the uncertainties and anxieties that these transitions can create. She shares practical strategies for both leaders and boards to facilitate smoother transitions.

is that many boards don’t understand the amount of prep work that should go into a leadership transition, which often leads to a failed hire.

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