Season 1 Retrospective and Eyeing 2040

Leading the Way with Jill S. Robinson

Jill S. Robinson closes out season 1 of Leading the Way with a retrospective considering the patterns and through lines of her conversations this year. Innovators or disruptors all, the guests of Leading the Way point to not only the key pillars of TRG Arts, but also the direction of necessary attention for arts and cultural leaders heading into 2024 and longer, 2040 and beyond.

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Key Topics & Chapter Markers:

Introduction to the Final Episode (00:00:00.330): Jill S. Robinson introduces the final episode of the "Leading the Way" podcast, reflecting on the leadership thoughts and examples discussed since late 2023, focusing on the sector's recovery and resiliency.

First Pillar - Financial Stability (00:00:00.330): Conversation with Vincent Van Vliet (Phoenix Theater) and Jill Anderson (Syracuse Stage) about financial stability in the arts sector, highlighting positive growth during the pandemic.

Second Pillar - Customer Relationships (00:01:49.600): Discussions on customer relationships with Tom Bird (Sheffield Theaters) and Ross Benny (Cleveland Orchestra), focusing on relevance, future audiences, and innovative membership programs.

Third Pillar - Organizational Frameworks (00:03:31.570): Highlighting the importance of organizational frameworks, with examples from Boston Children’s Chorus's new framework led by Andres Holder and Akiba Abaka.

Fourth Pillar - People-Centric Teams (00:05:21.330): Discussion with Andrew Taylor on the "overhead myth" and its impact on people-centric teams in the arts and cultural sector.

Wrap-Up and Broader Conversation (00:06:49.970): A broader conversation with Alicia Lawyer (Roko) about disruption in classical music, touching upon all four key pillars.

Four Provocations for the Future (00:06:49.970): Jill S. Robinson shares her thoughts and provocations on the current state and future of the arts and cultural sector, focusing on the rigid nonprofit mindset, the need for growth capital, the "Great Shakeup," and setting sights on 2040.

Conclusion and Thanks (00:17:02.200): Closing remarks, thanking listeners and inviting suggestions for future inspiration.

Podcast Closing and Invitation to Subscribe (00:17:55.510): Conclusion of the podcast episode, inviting listeners to subscribe and visit the website for more resources.

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