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Fast, cheap, or good. Pick two. (Never all three.) 👇 Time, money, and quality — or scope — are the three most basic factors in exhibition and experience project delivery. (Or any project for that matter.) But these three are not independent — they are interdependent and interlocked. Given normal time and normal money, we can deliver normal quality. True. So what happens when one factor isn't normal? What if we’re asked to deliver faster, or cheaper, or better than normal? What if we’re asked to do two factors better than normal? All three? When should we say no? There's an old project manager’s rule of thumb to help with that. It's worth a look, even if you think you know it: Fast, cheap, or good. Pick two. ✅ Fast and cheap? --> OK, but it won’t be good. ✅ Fast and good? --> OK, but it won't be cheap. ✅ Cheap and good? --> OK, but it won't be fast. ❌ Fast, cheap, and good? --> Impossible. Pick two. This rule is so unbreakable, it’s called the “Iron Triangle” of project management. Here’s the thing: The next time you’re asked to deliver an exhibition project faster, cheaper, or better — and especially if someone expects all three — dust off this old rule of thumb: Fast, cheap, or good. Pick two. Warmly, Jonathan P.S. If that was interesting, try Making the Museum, the only newsletter — and podcast — on exhibition and experience planning for museum leaders, exhibition teams, and visitor experience professionals. (This 👆 was one newsletter.) Subscribe and listen at: makingthemuseum [dot] com MtM is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture.

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🏅 We're thrilled to share that Louis Armstrong House Museum has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service! This prestigious honor reflects our commitment to preserving cultural heritage and serving our community. Institute of Museum and Library Services A big thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey - your support has been invaluable! #IMLS #LouisArmstrongHouseMuseum #CommunityImpact https://lnkd.in/eFN_YxPD

What is the “humanities gap” — and why is it a huge opportunity for museums? ** NEW PODCAST ** A Guitar That Teaches Civil Rights, with Michele Y. Smith, CEO of the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) Why can’t everybody be a philanthropist for the day? What does “cultural literacy” mean, and how can it unlock new approaches to the collections we put on display? Why could a shortfall in humanities funding suggest new ways for museums to be relevant? Why shouldn’t a museum buy products and services from its own community? Michele Y. Smith (CEO, Museum of Popular Culture) joins host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to talk about “A Guitar That Teaches Civil Rights”. Along the way: preserving 80,000 artifacts, how revenue drives mission, and why George Clooney’s Batman costume is missing its cape. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + HOW TO LISTEN: Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/ejbfAr5y Spotify https://lnkd.in/efXhegGi Everywhere https://lnkd.in/gSCci2_b + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Talking Points: 1. MoPOP: a museum designed like a guitar melting. 2. Schools have a humanities gap — museums can help. 3  How “cultural literacy” makes subjects relevant. 4. How a guitar can teach civil rights… 5. … and WALL-E can teach climate change. 6. Achieving financial independence from the founder. 7. Why not open the annual gala to the community? 8. Why not do F&B with local and BIPOC vendors? About MtM: Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://lnkd.in/ebuPuVfW MtM, the Newsletter: Like the episode? Try the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a one-minute email on exhibition planning and design for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/e7bu8Vhy

What is the “humanities gap” — and why is it a huge opportunity for museums? ** NEW PODCAST ** A Guitar That Teaches Civil Rights, with Michele Y. Smith, CEO of the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) Why can’t everybody be a philanthropist for the day? What does “cultural literacy” mean, and how can it unlock new approaches to the collections we put on display? Why could a shortfall in humanities funding suggest new ways for museums to be relevant? Why shouldn’t a museum buy products and services from its own community? Michele Y. Smith (CEO, Museum of Popular Culture) joins host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to talk about “A Guitar That Teaches Civil Rights”. Along the way: preserving 80,000 artifacts, how revenue drives mission, and why George Clooney’s Batman costume is missing its cape. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + HOW TO LISTEN: Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/ejbfAr5y Spotify https://lnkd.in/efXhegGi Everywhere https://lnkd.in/gSCci2_b + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Talking Points: 1. MoPOP: a museum designed like a guitar melting. 2. Schools have a humanities gap — museums can help. 3  How “cultural literacy” makes subjects relevant. 4. How a guitar can teach civil rights… 5. … and WALL-E can teach climate change. 6. Achieving financial independence from the founder. 7. Why not open the annual gala to the community? 8. Why not do F&B with local and BIPOC vendors? About MtM: Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://lnkd.in/ebuPuVfW MtM, the Newsletter: Like the episode? Try the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a one-minute email on exhibition planning and design for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/e7bu8Vhy