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Museum Leaders: The Next Generation (NextGen)
The Getty Leadership Institute at Claremont Graduate University (GLI at CGU)'s Museum Leaders: The Next Generation (NextGen) program is dedicated to developing the leadership abilities of mid-level staff—those identified by senior executives as having extraordinary potential and already responding impressively to added responsibilities.
Program Approach
The program begins with an intensive look at oneself in support of developing a personalized professional learning agenda. Alongside fellow peer mentors, the program continues by examining one's role within a museum, the nature of teams, and the power of inquiry as influence—and speaks to greater institutional needs and the future of the field at large. 
The aim is to push through old habits and individual viewpoints to gain insights, as well as develop new ways of thinking and behaving in order to understand the broader strategic context for oneself and for a museum. Faculty members, a group of dedicated senior museum executives in the field and experts in executive education, stay over the course of the program to facilitate rich conversations in a confidential, collegial environment. Readings, exercises, and individual case study work introduce participants to key leadership concepts for long term sustainability.
Learning Environment
After arrival, the program demands complete commitment and immersion. NextGen's effectiveness comes from the time participants and faculty devote to one another, learning together from morning to evening throughout the program. Our venue provides an ideal setting for thinking, exploration and transformation. Participants will stay in nearby accommodations with communal dining, for ongoing conversations, group study and private reflection.
“A great learning experience that started the moment I was accepted and continues to this day. I walked away with a wealth of materials and a group of colleagues who are committed to leadership in the museum field.” – NextGen 2007 participant
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NextGen addresses the leadership-management continuum for museum professionals. The program stresses the importance of realistic self-assessment, negotiating opportunities, learning from all assignments, combining energy with focus, and securing appropriate mentors. Emphasis is placed on broad institutional perspectives, leading from any position, and strengthening one's own intellectual curiosity.
Learning at NextGen is both personally intensive and collaborative. Before you arrive, your studies begin with pre-program assignments that include several discussions with others in your institution. Most notably, you will conduct a thorough self-analysis aimed at helping you understand your personal leadership style.
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List of past NextGen alumni |
Fee
Program fee for the next offering not yet set. Typically, the fee includes course materials and meals for the duration of the program. Travel to the program location, accommodation, and incidental expenses are not included. Because some individuals and institutions may not be able to bear the entire financial cost of attending NextGen, GLI at CGU will consider needs-based requests for reduced a program fee for eligible participants, up to the full amount. Please note we are unable to provide any support towards your accommodation or travel expenses.
Eligibility and Selection
The program is open to exceptional mid-level staffers who have demonstrated critical thinking, initiative, innovative practice and leadership within their institutions, and typically have a minimum of three years of challenging work experience in museums. Museum directors and senior executives are not eligible. Admission is competitive.
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NextGen Eligibility and Selection Guidelines |
How to Apply (closed)
Dates of the next offering of NextGen have not yet been announced. Please bookmark this page and check back for updates, or sign-up for our Keep Me Posted e-announcement list to be notified when dates are set and materials go live.
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