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Displaying Organisation is a practical, step-by-step guide to planning and implementing exhibitions. Drawing on the author’s in-depth experience of managing a wide range of exhibitions and installations, the book breaks down the process of exhibition creation into easy-to-read sections.
Split into distinct sections, Displaying Organisation covers not only key tasks, but also explores the skills and knowledge specific to the museum and heritage sector. Coverage includes:
- defining and planning your project
- setting up a project team, assigning roles and responsibilities
- carrying out a formative evaluation and writing an interpretation plan
- the foundation skills needed to be a successful project manager – budget, risk and programme management
- advice and approaches on how to tackle common problems to ensure success.
Featuring ‘top tips’ from industry leaders and professional as well as real-life examples and templates this book is a must-read for new and experienced museum and exhibition professionals, as well as students studying to enter the heritage sector.
Introduction
PART 1: DEFINING YOUR PROJECT
Chapter 1: Getting the Vision Right
PART 2: PLANNING THE PROJECT
Chapter 2: Setting Up the Project
Chapter 3: Interpretation Planning
Chapter 4: Bringing Your the Designers on Board and Creating a Concept Design
PART 3: EXECUTING THE PROJECT
Chapter 5: Scheme and Detailed Design
Chapter 6: On Site
PART 4: TRANSITION
Chapter 7: Preparing for Opening
PART 5: EVALUATING THE PROJECT
Chapter 8: Project Closure
PART 6: KEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Chapter 9: How to Manage a Project Programme
Chapter 10: Setting and Managing a Budget
Chapter 11: Understanding and Managing Risks
Chapter 12: Summary