Leading Roles: 50 Questions Every Arts Board Should Ask

by Michael M. Kaiser

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Genres: Nonfiction, Business

159 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 28, 2010

Reviews

[Dan Graser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic work on the world of arts management from Michael Kaiser. In this volume he centers in on how a board can contribute to the growth, artistic health, and financial health of an organization if there is a clear mission statement and if there is due diligence done when selecting members for the board. As has been said in reviews of his other works, it is obvious that his experience is with massive arts organizations and as such his notions of several subcommittees and gigantic boards will seem quite foreign to those working in moderate - smaller organizations. However, the value system he puts in place and the questions he asks, which frame the structure of this work, are mostly universally applicable and worthy of consideration by any arts organization. Though written way back in 2010 (sarcasm, I'm old) this is a work still worthy of contemporary artists wishing to understand the proper functioning of a board of directors.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Leading Roles" is an easy-to-read primer on the issues that face boards of directors of non-profits arts organization, and suggestions on how board members can address governance, fiscal, and marketing issues in order to help the organizations be vibrant members of a community's cultural life.

[Joseph Workman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderfully simple read that will open your eyes to the complex world of Board working in the Arts.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must read for anyone who serves on a non-profit board. While Michael Hizer's experience is in dance, the principles he lays out are relevant to all non-profit boards.