Shannon Fitzgerald, Chief Brand Officer at SSA Group, discusses implementing people-first strategies through leadership and culture.
IDEA + Belonging: A People-First Approach
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Putting the “Culture” in “Cultural Institution”
We discuss culture with Rory James, Director, DEAI at Saint Louis Zoo.
Impact Assessments for Public Green Spaces
Impact assessments help to quantify the influence of gardens, parks, & other green space on the surrounding community & environment.
Moving Millions: Why Your Strategic Plan is the Place to Start
When strategic planning is done well, your entire community is engaged, positioning your organization for successful fundraising.
What Makes A Great Leader?
Few things are as important to the success of a mission-based organization as having a great leader: a discussion with Heidi Rahn and Tony Vecchio.
We Built It—Whence Will They Come?
What is the effect of distance mileage and local climate on zoo and aquarium visitation?
Reflections on Kathy’s Retirement
Canopy team members reflect on Kathy Wagner’s retirement.
The Interconnection of Diversity & Ecology
The importance of human diversity to organizational health & vibrancy and the relationship to biodiversity & ecosystem health & vitality.
Looking Back to Look Ahead: A Manager’s Perspective on Organizational Culture
Where are we culturally and how can you improve your organization’s culture?
Advancing Diverse Leadership Development in the Zoological and Aquarium Community
Canopy Strategic Partners and SSA Group announce a new partnership: a research project to identify opportunities and potential barriers to leadership advancement within zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Get Outside! Your Mind and Body Will Thank You
Here at Canopy, we talk a lot about wellness and taking care of yourself. David shares his perspective on the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors — including an incentive from our team to encourage you to get outside this fall/winter.
All the World’s a Stage: How Theater Skills Lead to Successful Strategic Plans
Life in the theater world is much like life in zoos, aquariums, gardens, museums, and other cultural orgs — this line of work draws people who are passionate about their craft, collaborative, creative, and community-oriented. Canopy’s Director of Engagement, Elise Bernardoni, shares six lessons from our team’s ‘past lives’ in the performing arts that make us gifted consultants, facilitators, and strategists today.
AMLAZ Program Update: In Conversation with Tessaliz Quiles Delgado and Alex Rodriguez
MIAZS’ Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program is wrapping up this month, closing out a successful six-month professional development opportunity for the inaugural cohort. We chatted with two program participants — Tessaliz Quiles Delgado and Alex Rodriguez — on what they’ve learned, how they’ve benefitted from the program, and how our community can support more opportunities like these in the future.
Designing Strategy: Applying Exhibit Development Tools to Strategic Planning
Canopy’s Director of Planning, Anna Musun-Miller, shares three ways that exhibit development tools can benefit your strategic planning process — including a closer look at how we designed a successful interactive table for the 2024 APGA Conference.
