Cultural Capital Spring-Summer 2016
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| 35 | Years of Practice Excellence and Thought Leadership |
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| 6 Continents |
8 | Books, used in Universities in 5 Countries |
57 Countries |
460 Cities |
2,200+ Successful Projects |
| Talent. Passion. Dedication. Innovation. Consultation. Teamwork. All define Lord Cultural Resources’ leadership in the museum, heritage, and cultural sector — we collaborate with people and organizations to inspire, plan, create and manage cultural spaces and programs that deliver excellence in the service of society. | |||||
| Kathleen Brown appointed Chief Operating Officer | Joy Bailey Bryant, Managing Director, US | |
 “Running Lord Cultural Resources isfun – no two days are ever the same!” - Kathleen Brown, Lord’s First C.O.O. Gail and Barry Lord have appointed Kathleen Brown as the company’s first Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.), saying, “Kathleen is ideally suited to be our C.O.O. due to her depth of familiarity with the history and inner workings of the company, her 30-plus years of experience as a respected consultant and her proven management skills.” The C.O.O. role will provide leadership, direction and strategic thinking to drive efficient, effective and creative solutions for clients and to develop and enhance Lord Cultural Resources’ products and services. Read more... |
 “American museums are in an exciting change movement and we are a part of it.” - Joy Bailey Bryant, Managing Director, US When Joy Bailey Bryant comes into Lord Cultural Resources’ Manhattan office, she looks forward to a day filled with fresh insights. An expert at drawing out the real issues people want to explore and understand about themselves and their institutions, Joy reaches deep every day to create space for and support transformational change. Committed to inclusion and making museums more equitable, Joy’s approach to the company’s work is characterized by dedicated engagement with stakeholders and skeptics alike. Read more... |
| Practice Excellence | Thought Leadership | |
We place a high value on cultivating close working relationships with our clients and colleagues; this commitment to collaboration has advanced the development of our practice.
Working with consultants, clients, authors, and publishers, we have produced five Museum
Manuals in the series, each focusing on a different facet of best practice and providing
a wealth of useful information on planning for cultural institutions. Read more... |
A thought leader in the cultural field, Lord Cultural Resources provides insight into understanding the global trends and issues that impact the cultural sector. The Cultural Change book series ponders such intriguing topics as why culture changes, the relationship between energy and culture, how our value systems change as we experience energy transitions, and how cities and cultural institutions can exercise their soft power. Read more... |
| Gail & Barry Lord, Co-Founders and Co-Presidents |  
 Museums and cultural institutions are undergoing a process of change and are embracing their roles as learning institutions with a
social mission. But to be maximally effective in this goal, an institution-wide transformation is often required. Our second edition of The Manual of Museum Learning includes contributions from 19 professionals in the field and provides a practical guide to assist museums in becoming fully 21st century learning institutions.
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 “Museums never cease to amaze and inspire us.”
“Thirty-five years ago when we began Lord Cultural Resources, museums were discovering their role in public education. Today they are finding their diverse voices through new approaches, collections, and programs.” “We continue to be passionate about our work and are committed to assisting institutions, communities, and clients worldwide in developing their cultural capital to maximum public benefit.” Read more... |
| A Story of Growth: Then and Now | Leaders Around the World | |||||||||||||||||||||
 From humble beginnings to a global firm with over 2,200 projects in 57 countries, Lord Cultural Resources has grown and thrived these past 35 years. Red dots on the map above represent our projects in the first five years (1981-1986), and blue dots represent our projects to date. |
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| Contributors: Kathleen Brown | Iwona Osmolska | Brad King Graphic Design: Michelle Selmen | Loren Aytona |
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