MMA Colleague Chat: Disaster Plans
Thursday, March 4 11:00 am
Disasters are usually unexpected and often unavoidable, and loss is likely in many circumstances. But having even just a minimal conversation in advance about how to respond to a water event, fire, or other disaster can help speed effective response and mitigate damage.
Join colleagues to discuss all things disaster plan. Bring yours to share or come to hear about what others are doing.
This chat was suggested by the Disaster Preparedness and Response MMA Member Community.
Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation.
The session will be facilitated by MMA Executive Director, Lisa Craig Brisson. Registration is free, but some members have requested the option to make a donation as part of their participation. Because of this, we added a registration option that includes a $5 donation. You can also make a donation of any amount here. Thank you!
The session will be facilitated by MMA Executive Director, Lisa Craig Brisson.
Registration is free, but some members have requested the option to make a donation as part of their participation. Because of this, we added a registration option that includes a $5 donation. You can also make a donation of any amount here. Thank you!
MI Museum Spotlight: The Henry Ford's Virtual Accessibility Program
Tuesday, March 9 1:00 pm
MI Museum Spotlight program that gives MMA members the chance to share their work with colleagues.
Over the past year, much of the accessibility programming that had previously taken place onsite that The Henry Ford has become virtual. Hear how programming for individuals who are blind or have low vision, have dementia, and are on the autism spectrum has shifted to a virtual realm. Hear from Caroline Braden, Accessibility Specialist, about lessons learned and ideas that can be applied to your own institution.
Registration
Members (login required) Free Non-members $5*
*If you are not an MMA member and not able to pay at this time, please select the "Comp" option and use the code "COVID-19" to waive the fee. If you have been laid off or furloughed from a Michigan museum, please consider joining with the free temporary COVID-19 membership.
Location
The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation.
Inner Game of LeadershipWednesday, March 17, 10:00 am
Our leadership growth happens from the inside out. This workshop will explore the key elements that make up the “inner game” of leadership and how change here has the power to make change everywhere. Led by AG Collaborative.
2021 MMA Leadership Series
Thriving Museums require strong leaders, and MMA is committed to helping build the community of leaders for Michigan’s museums. This year-long leadership series uses monthly online programs to help build skills and increase knowledge for participants. Program content will alternate between developing who you uniquely are as a leader and understanding diversity, inclusion and equity, both of which are required for successful leadership.
The series is appropriate for all levels and roles in an organization, not just those with direct reports or who are in leadership positions currently. The series is geared toward the museum community, but others are welcome as well.
Participants can register for the entire series, which will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 10 am, or for individual sessions. Participants who have attended all twelve sessions will receive a certificate at the end of the year.
Members (login required) $40 Non-members $80
Registration is also available for the entire series.
If you have been laid off or furloughed from a Michigan museum, please consider joining with the free temporary COVID-19 membership.
Ask an Expert: Land Acknowledgement Statements Thursday, March 25 12:00 pm
More museums are choosing to recognize that they land they occupy is part of traditional territories of local Indigenous People. Join Eric Hemenway, Director of Archives/Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, for a conversation about Land Acknowledgement Statements.
Eric works to collect and curate historical materials pertaining to LTBB Odawa. Those materials are used to create exhibits, signage, publications, curriculums, programs and support the tribal government. Eric has experience working under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Eric currently sits on the Michigan Historical Commission and Little Traverse Conservancy. He is a past board member for the Michigan Historical Society, Michigan Humanities Council, National NAGPRA Review Committee and Emmet County Historical Commission.
Cross-Cultural Communication Wednesday, April 21, 10:00 am
This session engages participants in conversations regarding “what gets in the way” when communicating across difference. This workshop reviews interactive communication theory and U.S. domestic dynamics of Human Diversity. Participants will work with each other in discussing and applying this information in varied situations. Led by Nonprofit Network.
Courageous Leadership Wednesday, May 19, 10:00 am
In this session we will leverage the research of Dr. Brené Brown and her Dare To Lead program by introducing the 4 skill sets of courage. We will zero in on what keeps us from being brave leaders and creating brave spaces and what we can do to become more daring leaders. Led by AG Collaborative.
Diversity M&M: Microaggressions & MarginalizationWednesday, June 16, 10:00 am
This session is an interactive exercise tailored to assist in giving participates an opportunity to self-reflect on their interactions within diverse groups. Workshop participants will understand how to discuss microaggressions, build inclusive groups, and use inclusive language. Workshop participants will also discuss marginalized groups and learn about a framework for moving from tolerance to acceptance. Led by Nonprofit Network.
Inner Critic Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 am
In this session we will uncover the, often subconscious, negative scripts that keep our leadership stuck and stagnant. We will give tools to help participants decrease the power of these messages and increase their leadership impact. Led by AG Collaborative.
Understanding Unconscious and Implicit BiasWednesday, August 18, 10:00 am
Implicit bias is something we all have. This session examines what it is, how it differs from overt bias, how to recognize our own, and how we move past bias through action. Led by Nonprofit Network.
The Power of ListeningWednesday, September 15, 10:00 am
In this sessions participants will look at communication fundamentals, unpack the power of presence and learn a specific tool for increasing our impact through listening. Led by AG Collaborative.
The Layers of Our Identities Wednesday, October 20, 10:00 am
Through this session, participants will gain a better foundational understanding of social identities, what they are, how they are formed, and how social identities interact with systems of oppression in the form of social advantages and disadvantages. Led by Nonprofit Network.
Navigating Tough Conversations Wednesday, November 17, 10:00 am
Tough conversations are - by definition - TOUGH. In this session participants will learn a specific strategy for increasing their effectiveness in these vital but unpleasant conversations. Led by AG Collaborative.
Implementing Diversity in the Organization: Strategies to Advance the Work Wednesday, December 15, 10:00 am
Culturally Competent and Inclusive organizations yield effective results. This interactive session will provide participants with an opportunity to reflect and discuss current topics on diversity and inclusion and ultimately lead to the development of strategies for building and leading effective, culturally competent teams. Led by Nonprofit Network.
The Michigan Museums Association is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Michigan Museums Association 313-334-7643 PO Box 5246, Cheboygan, MI 49721 lcbrisson@michiganmuseums.org