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During the past five years my aim, among others, has been to uncover hidden histories. A number of museums, both in the United States and abroad, have been sources for my research and this has afforded me the privilege of meeting and interviewing museum directors, administrators, and staff. My research also includes those museums that are falling short of their mark. One cannot help but wonder if a "leadership crisis movement" is the cause. In the name of good journalism and the quest for truth, we contacted the Miami Museum to ask poignant questions to the new museum director, Thomas Collins, but alas, he did not return our phone call. The following questions arise: Why the need of recently firing a loyal 6 years employee? Is their business model failing? Is their staff burned out? Back on April 2, 2000 the Miami City Commission voted to accomplish the revival of Bicentennial Park. During that time, the Miami Museum of Science and the Miami Art Museum completed a multi-year site and funding analysis for the development of two new world-class institution at BicentennialPark. The following facts are for the readers consideration: Scheduled construction on January 2011 || Completion Spring 2013-Open to the public fall 2013- Budget construction $131 million-Endowment $69 million-Transition $20 million-Total $220 million-Public funding $100 million-Private funding $120 million². WHO IS ACCOUNTABLE IN THIS MATTER? Warren Bennis, founding chairperson of the leader institution at the University of Southern California, negates the myth that leaders exists only at the top of the organization and that leaders are born, not made. I feel that nothing could be more further from the truth. Leadership is more about "creating environments that influence staff and others to achieve group goals." The leadership model at Dale Carnegie Training emphasizes empowerment, rather than making people meet deadlines and objectives. We must focus on developing skills based on relationships, self-directed individuals and work groups that lead to continued growth and improvement. The apparent egotistical, conflictive nature of some of the local museums in Miami has motivated me (and hopefully my readers) to visit more museums. I strongly suggest that you give yourself a holiday and New Year's gift to visit four museums that I consider to be inspiring models that understand and live up to their mission. They are the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale (MOA), the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA), The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University, and the Wolfsonian Florida International University Museum. These museums value their audience, their staff and the benefits of teamwork across departments. Their leadership and exhibition teams provide educational and programmatic excellence. These are empowering principles that makes a GREAT museum.


In an attempt to turn my disillusionment of my experience with the Miami Art Museum to something positive IRREVERSIBLE continuously celebrates powerful examples of empowerment. None of us can see what directions the world will take in the future, and events that seem monumental today might turn out to be mere pebbles on the road of history. But there are some achievements so notable, so ground breaking, that even within the short space of a decade we can feel their impact. The New World Symphony America's Orchestral Academy could not be a better example. Frank Gehry said "I am very proud of this building, which results from a close working relationship with my lifelong friend Michael Tilson Thomas and brings to life his dream for New World Symphony and the entire world of classical music. I hope the spirit of creative engagement that Michael and I have enjoyed will live on in the building's spaces. They are designed to encourage young musicians, their mentors and their audiences to try new things, interact in new ways and remain open to new experiences."

See you at the Fairs!
Noor Blazekovic.

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