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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations by University of Maryland, College Park

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    About the Course

    What makes a successful arts and cultural organization? Led by DeVos Institute Chairman Michael M. Kaiser and President Brett Egan, this
    course will introduce you to a management theory called the Cycle which supports thriving arts and cultural organizations. Learning from our
    work with managers from over 80 countries around the world, the DeVos Institute developed the Cycle as a simple, but powerful tool to assist
    managers in their effort to respond to an increasingly complex environment and propel their institutions to excellence. The Cycle explains how
    great art and strong marketing can create a family of supporters, who in turn help the organization produce the revenue req...
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    May 19, 2018

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    The Cycle was an eye-opener in many ways. I always thought Arts Management required more artistic intuition than management knowledge, but this framework gave me a whole new perspective.

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    Sep 1, 2018

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    This course is really useful for people related to Art and Culture Management fields, it provides with useful techniques and ideas, particularly regarding marketing and fundraising.

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    Jun 7, 2020

    This course gave me a great insight into The Cycle, as a logical, successful method of building an Arts Organisation.

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    Jun 29, 2017

    This course provides insight and skills that can be applied to any arts organisation immediately. Highly recommended.

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    May 26, 2019

    Excellent oportunity to get deeper into how to do it, professionally and sustainably.

    Clear and practical.

    Thanks!

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    Dec 2, 2018

    I had already read The Cycle but this class was a good refresher of the book and I like the practical activities.

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    Jun 6, 2020

    clear framework and useful examples to learn from, will keep this as a guidance for my career in the future too.

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    By Priscilla B

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    Feb 26, 2018

    This is a fabulous course, interesting to listen to, engaging, informative.

    I can't wait to take the next one!

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    Jul 16, 2022

    me gustó mucho el libro y todo el contenido del curso que me ayudó bastante por su estructura y practicidad.

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    By Raymond S

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    Jun 15, 2017

    A fantastic course for any person who is looking to expand on or take their first dive into arts management.

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    By Anamav

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    Nov 7, 2017

    Excellent course, very interesting and informative. Mr. Kaiser is such an admirable and inspiring manager!

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    By Daneisy D

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    Aug 31, 2024

    Aprendí mucho sobre la gestion cultural y como hacer que mi organización tenga un desarrollo saludable

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    By Meaghan W

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    Oct 14, 2020

    Michael Kaiser is brilliant and this FREE COURSE is an incredibly valuable gift to the arts community.

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    By Laura C

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    Sep 5, 2022

    Great course for leaders of any organization, not just the arts! Helpful handouts make planning easy!

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    Dec 17, 2021

    How can I get my Certificate of The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

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    By Dana A

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    Dec 23, 2017

    Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned administrator, you can't go wrong by investing in this course.

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    By Pia D

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    Jun 9, 2022

    Easy digestable bytes of theory, with practical real life examples to supplement. Enjoyed learning!

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    By Gili S

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    Oct 10, 2019

    Excellent course, interesting and very informative.

    I am learning a lot and enjoying this process.

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    By John O

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    Sep 7, 2017

    An excellent, detailed and speedy introduction to the art of fundraising for cultural oganisations

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    By Hind E O

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    Aug 12, 2018

    Very helpful course, rich with examples and case studies. All what we need as Cultural Managers!

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    By William T M

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    May 16, 2020

    Great insight on how to run an arts organization. Recommended to everyone doing arts projects

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    By Sara M

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    Feb 18, 2019

    I recommend it to anyone interested in building a career in cultural non-profit organization!

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    By Kaeli S

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    Jun 2, 2017

    Absolutely amazing class. Possibly the most useful MOOC I have ever taken. Highly recommend!

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    By Julianna B

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    May 16, 2017

    Great introduction to arts management. Complete information to run a successful art season.

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    By Fusi O

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    Apr 12, 2018

    Very solid course... changed my approach with planning and delivering an arts programme

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    By Marco F

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    Mar 30, 2018

    It was a useful course to understand the filed of the arts with another perspective.

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    By melih c t

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    Sep 4, 2023

    I think it is a very informative course with a clean and understandable narrative.

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