In article <[log in to unmask]>, Sarah B Hays
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>I am a Museum Studies student writing a paper on the role of the Museum
>Director.  I am especially interested in the education or experience the
>Director should have.  My question to you is, should the Museum Director
>be a subject matter specialist (history, art, science, etc.) or should
>he/she be a business management specialist?  I'm assuming the ideal
>candidate would have both, but in the absence of both, which in your
>opinion is more important?  Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
>Thank you.

What Museum are you talking about? What is the major strategic challenge
the Board faces? There is probably a minimum set of skills a Director needs:
communication, organisation, leadership, familiarity with the business, etc.,
but you are asking a "What is the best fish?" question. The answer is always,
"It depends."

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