Leadership Mindset and Skills for Wellbeing in Museums
Leadership Mindset and Skills for Wellbeing in Museums
Author(s): Marta Šveb Dragija, Daniela Angelina JelinčićSubject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, Business Economy / Management, Education and training, Social psychology and group interaction, Organizational Psychology, Sociology of Culture
Published by: Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Filozofická fakulta
Keywords: leadership mindset; museum; wellbeing; growth mindset; leadership skills;
Summary/Abstract: Museums must adapt to the increasing demand for wellbeing experiences that promote personal growth, requiring specific leadership skills and mindsets. This study explores: (1) museums’ role in promoting wellbeing, (2) leadership skills needed for wellbeing initiatives, and (3) the influence of a growth mindset. We conducted interviews and a leadership mindset survey with eight Croatian museum leaders. Results show leaders view museums as “third places” – a physical location other than work or home where conversation and social gathering are the primary activities – and believe they an expanding role in societal wellbeing. Nine key leadership skills were identified which leaders believe can be developed through training. Recommendations for fostering a growth mindset and leadership skills are provided.
Journal: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo
- Issue Year: 13/2025
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 5-22
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English
