Volunteer Succession Planning:
it’s a people planMuseums & Galleries NSW
collections matterSEQ Small Museums Conference
22 - 23 October2005
Presenters
• Roxanne Fea (Museums & Galleries NSW)
• Annie Eyers (Historic Houses Trust NSW)
• Ann Baillie (Museums & Gallery Services Queensland)
• Sophie Gow (Museums & Galleries Services Queensland)
…the bus is coming…
What is Succession Planning?“Succession planning is the process of planning appropriate action in the case that a person acknowledged as a key person or who currently occupies a key position in an organisation is no longer available to the organisation.”
Source: http://www.cecv.melb.catholic.edu.au/conferen/abstract.htm
Looking ahead…
“Succession planning is a … governance responsibility and management function … (that) demonstrates real concern for the future of the organisation.”
Source: http://www.cecv.melb.catholic.edu.au/conferenc/abstract.hhtm
Knowing what you do…
“In essence, a succession plan outlines the roles played by each member of the organisation and identifies how their knowledge and skills can be captured and transferred to others.”
Source: http://www.arts.taa.gov.au/publications/news/punew23.htm
Are you M.A.D? Making A Difference…
We Value Fresh Ideas!
All moving parts can be replaced
(And Must)
WHERE can succession planning activities be
implemented in your museum?
Key Areas of
Volunteer Succession Planning
1. Valuing your Volunteers
2. Cultural environment or “ethos”
3. Strategic Planning
4. Your Public Face - programs & partnerships
HOW can these ideas be implemented in your museums
and WHAT tools can help you to do this?
Succession Hangs on Planning!
