Leadership

Culture Change in Our AZA Community: A Conversation About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and What Needs to Change

Jan 18, 2019

We’ve been thinking a lot about diversity, equity and inclusion and where we stand as a profession and as individuals—how far have we come on this journey and how far do we still have to travel? At Zoo Advisors, our answer would be, first, as a profession we’ve not come very far but we’ve made progress; and second, we still have a long way to travel, but we’re learning the way.

AZA 2018 is a Wrap!

Oct 15, 2018

What a terrific AZA conference! We were busy from early morning to late night (too late, some nights…), learning from sessions, meeting with clients, greeting old friends and making new ones, and enjoying Seattle.

See You in Seattle!

Sep 13, 2018

Zoo Advisors once again has a full slate for @AZA2018 in Seattle. We’re looking forward to stimulating discussion, meeting new colleagues, connecting with old friends, and of course, great food and drink. Our team will be busy facilitating sessions, hosting events, catching up with clients, and learning what’s new in our field. Here’s what’s on our plate this year.

We Can’t Stay the Same if We Expect to Survive.

Sep 19, 2017

The National AZA Conference is history, but the lessons we learned in Indy will serve our collective profession and missions for many years to come.

Making the Rounds in Indy

Sep 5, 2017

Zoo Advisors again has you covered for AZA2017 in Indianapolis. Our growing team will be busy facilitating sessions, hosting events, and catching up with new clients at this year’s conference.

Characteristics of Great Leaders

Sep 20, 2016

Hear what four zoo, aquarium, and conservation leaders had to say about what great leadership and success look like. Highlights from our 3rd annual (Not Just) Women in Leadership Panel @ #AZA2016. Learn Where’s the Joy in Leadership and tips for finding the elusive work-life balance.

Do You Really Need Your Board?

Aug 26, 2016

Board of Directors are always on leaders minds. Zoo Advisors takes up the issue annually @AZAConf and #AZA2016 was no different. Zoo and aquarium executives react to perceptions and misconceptions about their boards. Being nice and ‘weeding the garden’ may be part of the solution.

Swinging the Perception Pendulum

Feb 17, 2016

Let’s face it, people’s attitudes towards animals are changing. Maybe it’s not surprising zoos and aquariums are losing favorability. A study presented by AZA President Jim Maddy at the January Director’s Policy Conference painted a bleak picture. A straight line projection showed that the percentage of those who view zoos favorably will fall a staggering 25% by 2025. If you’re not worried, you should be.

Women in Leadership: Issues and Opportunities

Oct 19, 2015

Even more than three weeks after the AZA conference in Salt Lake City and our second Women in Leadership panel discussion, we at Zoo Advisors are still feeling the energy and excitement generated by the more than 200 folks packed into the meeting room to share their wisdom and challenges as leaders and potential leaders in AZA organizations.