Freedom in research and art is a valuable asset. However, tight budgets, rising expectations and complex management issues present institutions with major challenges. We help to strike a balance between sustainability and freedom.
Scientific and cultural institutions thrive on independence, expertise and creativity. However, it is precisely these strengths that make management and collaboration difficult. Traditional management mechanisms often do not work. Presidia, boards of directors and artistic directorships have to master the balancing act between artistic freedom, international excellence and political and social responsibility. Added to this are rising costs, stagnating funding, growing pressure of expectations and the need to reach new target groups.
In this mixed situation, we support decision-makers in science and culture: creating structures that provide orientation without restricting creativity. Enabling collaboration without risking the freedom of research and art. This is the major transformation task for science and culture.
We advise decision-makers in science and culture – executive boards, boards of directors, directorates, directorates and politics. Our strength lies in the combination of understanding the field, organizational development and communication skills:
Understanding the inherent logic: We know the specific conditions, professions and working methods in science and culture. This knowledge enables us to provide advice at eye level.
Member of Management Board
Phone +49 30 53607706
E-mail julia.borggraefe@ifok.de
Business Unit Lead
Phone +49 6251 8263111
E-mail alexander.keil@ifok.de
We are shifting the focus from the need to save money to strategic management: setting priorities, bundling resources, creating structures that have an impact.
With management models that offer orientation: Dialogue, clear framework conditions and cooperation instead of control.
Our processes are based on dialogue: different interests become visible and shared perspectives emerge.
We support the development of common perspectives and strategic goals within the institution without losing external orientation.
Rising costs, stagnating funding and changing audiences require a strategic repositioning to ensure relevance and impact.
We combine many years of cultural experience with organizational development to build resilient structures.
We bring a deep understanding of the field and sensitivity to different ways of working – and develop customized solutions.
We think through communication and campaigns right from the start. This makes change recognizable for relevant target groups and generates resonance.
