Have You Added Pronouns To Your Zoom Display Name (spoiler: it’s really easy)
Fri, Feb 2, 2021
by Drew McManus
Displaying your pronouns alongside your name in Zoom meetings is a great way to normalize pronoun sharing and is a positive step toward improved inclusion. Compared to other virtual meeting platforms, Zoom makes is so easy, there’s no excuse to wait. Seriously, make this your “can’t stop until this is done” task today. In order
When Was the Last Time You Reviewed Your Emergency Preparedness Plans?
Thu, Feb 2, 2021
by Drew McManus
After experiencing the high-rise building I call home and office suffer the results of not having up to date emergency planning and procedures, it made me think that now is an excellent time to remind readers that annual reviews are a good idea. My colleague, Joe Patti, has written about this topic on a few
It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times: Board Recruitment In The Age Of COVID
Tue, Feb 2, 2021
by Drew McManus
Recruiting board members is a big enough challenge even when all things are equal. During a pandemic, it’s exponentially more challenging. If that weren’t enough, you can layer in all the equity and diversity considerations that keep nipping at the heels of performing arts orgs that they’ve been politely eyeing, but avoiding, for years. But
Why Orchestras Plan So Far In Advance
Mon, Feb 2, 2021
by Drew McManus
During my unexpected week off, Joshua Kosman published an article at datebook.sfchronicle.com that cast an eye toward the way orchestras approach programming at the onset of the last century. In a nutshell, seasons weren’t planned years in advance and programming choices happened within the current season. Kosman suggested this is exactly the approach organizations should
What Should We Expect From A Biden NEA?