Bullying in the Arts: Vocation, Exploitation and Abuse of Power by Anne-Marie Quigg from OvercomeBullying.org. A downloadable pdf review of a book based on Quigg’s 10 year study of arts organizations in the United Kingdom. Preview: “The interesting aspect of the… Read more ›
Your Peers Speak on Management (downloadable pdf) compiled by Rachel Brown for PAHRTS. Hear it from your peers in the Twin Cities performing arts community: 100 anonymous responses to the questions: What is the most important thing you wish a person supervising you at a… Read more ›
Sample Employee Performance Review Form (downloadable pdf) Adapted from the University of Vermont’s Employee Appraisal Form, this DIY sheet should get you started reviewing you or your employees performance. Preview:
A Managerial Laundry List (downloadable pdf) collectively created by Nicki Pretzer, Peter Heeringa, and Andi Cheney for PAHRTS. Starts with the basic “what is management anyway” and travels through coaching, feedback, and performance reviews. Preview: Management self assessment: What is a… Read more ›
Approach with Caution: How to Survive an Exit Interview (downloadable pdf) by Nick Thompson for The Guardian. Includes good food for thought for individuals to consider to prepare for an exit interview. Preview: For some reason I have always found the… Read more ›
Should You Be Honest in an Exit Interview? (downloadable pdf) by Allison Green from AskAManager.com. A soon to be former employee asks whether it’s a good idea to voice concerns about workplace culture to an HR manager during an exit interview.… Read more ›
10 Things You Should Do Immediately After Being Fired (downloadable pdf) by Allison Green for US News & World Report. For individuals. Preview: Don’t freak out. Try to prevent your emotions from getting the better of you. The calmer you stay, the faster… Read more ›
How to Legally – and Humanely – Dismiss Nonprofit Employees (downloadable pdf) by Alicia Abell for the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Covers some legal aspects (in easy language), best practices for “doing the deed,” and recommendations to prevent problems. Preview: Dismissing employees… Read more ›
Reducing Risk During Layoffs (downloadable pdf) by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center via the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. When downsizing is necessary, nonprofits can reduce their liability in the process of laying off one employee or several paid staff. Preview: Consider All… Read more ›
Star Wars: Lessons for Management (downloadable jpg) from Cornerstone Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively and Living Well. A fun (and large) infographic drawing lessons from Star Wars to influence how you think about management.