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Essential components for successful co-leadership in non-profit theatre
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
2012
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/jf8p-4397
Abstract
The organizational charts of nonprofit professional regional theatres are dominated by a dual or co-leadership structure consisting of an artistic and administrative leader. While conflict within this leadership couple can have far- reaching effects on organizational performance, little guidance has been provided for the artists and managers embarking on this arranged marriage. Through an examination organizational behavior and human resources literature describing the dual leadership relationship in nonprofit theatre in combination with an examination of literature related to CEO/COO partnerships as well as team or group leadership texts, Successful co-leadership teams have in common four essential characteristics: a shared essential mission, a foundation of respect and trust, constant and meaningful communication, and an extended engagement. These characteristics should be considered carefully in forming co-leadership partnerships.
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- Title
- Essential components for successful co-leadership in non-profit theatre
- Creators
- Arin D. Sullivan - DU
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vi, 30 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 4414; 991014632176304721