Services

Interim Management

 

In a time of management change, it is important to have an experienced and knowledgeable interim to ensure that the organization and staff have excellent leadership to ensure a smooth and seamless transition to the new person.

Martin Kagan Consulting can assist you in the areas of Executive Management, Development, Programming, and Administration

Facilities and Program Planning

 

Building and operating a new or existing performing arts facility is an expensive and detailed operation. Understanding the relationships with the community and stakeholders and their use of the facility plus the range of programming available is essential for its long term success. Martin Kagan Consulting will work with you from creating the initial concept through the design, operating structure and staffing, programming to the opening and initial operation.

Executive Search

 

Martin Kagan Consulting takes a personalized approach to identifying the right person to fill an executive or artistic opening. We first work with your search committee to define the skills and personality of the person who is best going to integrate smoothly with your staff and board, draft the job description for your approval and advertise widely to attract the largest pool of candidates. We do not just wait for candidates to come to us. We seek advice from the community and pursue the best possible consolidates. After our initial interviews, we will be with you through the process of selection and negotiation.

Strategic Planning and Board Retreat Leadership

 

Arts organizations through their boards and staffs need to better understand their mission and their role in the community. A well executed strategic planning process will help identify perceptions and realities and bring together the board and staff towards to unified mission and action plan. Though confidential interviews with key community leaders, funders, and the board and staff and bringing them together in a retreat, Martin Kagan Consulting will assist the organization in better understanding and implementing changes that will have a greater impact in the community. Success and money follows vision.