Here are some things we have tried at the Indianapolis Art Center:
1) Periodically re-evaluating the programs, events, etc. and consolidating
to do fewer and better things--less stress on staff and less confusion for
the public
2) Organizing the year so that not all departments are frantic
simultaneously--helps with overall morale and customer service
3) Staff retreats--days when the whole staff gets off-site to discuss
theoretical issues not related to daily business
4) "Resting the players" after big projects--alternating high-energy with
low-energy projects
5) Doing more with out-of-house committees of volunteers
6) Margarita Fridays after 5:30 p.m.!
Julia Moore
Indianapolis Art Center