2. Volunteer Succession Planning: it’s a people plan Museums & Galleries NSW collections matter SEQ Small Museums Conference 22 - 23 October2005

3. Presenters Roxanne Fea (Museums & Galleries NSW) Annie Eyers (Historic Houses Trust NSW) Ann Baillie (Museums & Gallery Services Queensland) Sophie Gow (Museums & Galleries Services Queensland)

4. …the bus is coming…

5. What is Succession Planning? “Succession planning is the process of planning appropriate action in the case that a person acknowledged as a key person or who currently occupies a key position in an organisation is no longer available to the organisation.” Source: http://www.cecv.melb.catholic.edu.au/c onferen/abstract.htm http://www.cecv.melb.catholic.edu.au/c onferen/abstract.htm

6. Looking ahead… “Succession planning is a … governance responsibility and management function … (that) demonstrates real concern for the future of the organisation.”  Source: http://www.cecv.melb.catholic.edu.au/conferen c/abstract.hhtm http://www.cecv.melb.catholic.edu.au/conferen c/abstract.hhtm

7. Knowing what you do… “In essence, a succession plan outlines the roles played by each member of the organisation and identifies how their knowledge and skills can be captured and transferred to others.” Source: http://www.arts.taa.gov.au/publications/news/pune w23.htm http://www.arts.taa.gov.au/publications/news/pune w23.htm

8. Are you M.A.D ? Making A Difference…

9. We Value Fresh Ideas!

10. All moving parts can be replaced (And Must)

11. WHERE can succession planning activities be implemented in your museum?

12. Key Areas of Volunteer Succession Planning 1.Valuing your Volunteers 2.Cultural environment or “ethos” 3.Strategic Planning 4.Your Public Face - programs & partnerships

13. HOW can these ideas be implemented in your museums and WHAT tools can help you to do this?

14. Succession Hangs on Planning!

15. Please visit MGnsw website: www.mgnsw.org.au