The Cycle: A Practical Approach to Managing Arts Organizations Hardcover – Illustrated, September 3, 2013

I found this book very helpful in framing the issues that arts organizations face, but providing really concise concepts for how to apply to your own situation. I happen to be involved in dance, so a lot of the examples in the book really resonate with me, because Michael Kaiser's background involved helping a lot of dance companies. There was a good balance between presenting the challenges that arts orgs face accurately and honestly, while still providing a lot of ways in which one can really help boost whatever org you're involved in.

This book was awesome! Right on point for anyone who is an arts administrator and needs to either understand what you could be doing better or confirm what you are already doing right. I would recommend this book as a resource for Arts Administration courses - you'll be learning from a seasoned professional who has experienced both successes and challenges in presenting the arts. Bravo!

The staff and Board of Directors of our theater company, Lantern Theater Company in Philadelphia, keep close tabs on Mr. Kaiser's work and found this installment as useful as his prior books. Easy to read and full of practical advice to guide the development of your artistic and strategic planning, Board participation, and institutional marketing.

Make every board member read this before you embark on planning or a strategic plan. The mindset taught here is crucial for planning and successfully implementing a strong fundraising and stewardship cycle for sustainability.

There is much great content here in a concise volume. A great book for performing arts veterans or students. While many of the examples are from Kaiser's time at the Kennedy Center, most of his recommendations could apply to any organization.

Well-written practical recommendations that are equally useful for the uninitiated in the performing arts programming and the connoisseurs. It gives structure to the approach to managing the arts. The years of experience come through clearly in this book. Thank you for sharing Mr Kaiser.

Great book! Really helpful to our nonprofit Shakespeare theatre. This author knows his stuff!

well reminding and useful book for the arts professionals.