TRANSFORMING (CHANGING) OUR MUSEUMS THROUGH HR

Leslie Jones, HR Consultant

Micah Parzen, San Diego Museum of Man

Dana Whitelaw, High Desert Museum

Julie K. Stein, Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture

Micah D. Parzen, Ph.D., J.D.Chief Executive Officer

Dana Whitelaw, PhD

Executive Director, High Desert Museum

Through exhibits, wildlife and living history, the High

Desert Museum creates learning experiences to help

audiences discover their connection to the past, their

role in the present and their responsibility to the future

Learning and

sense of wonder

Authenticity and

integrity

Stewardship and

sense of place

Inclusivity of our

community

Leadership and

excellence

Transparency and

discipline

Staff Culture Guidelines WE ARE PASSIONATE.

About inspiring, connecting, teaching, learning. We are creative. We push the boundaries.

WE ARE ONE TEAM.

We each bring unique experiences and skills to the Museum and together accomplish

what we could not alone. We respect and support each other, knowing relationships

among us matter.

WE WORK HARD. WE PLAY HARD.

We embrace and share the spirit of the West. We strive for excellence in our work and

celebrate our successes. We take time to hike, kayak, ski, knit and play ping-pong.

WE COMMUNICATE OPENLY AND HONESTLY WITH ONE ANOTHER.

We share our concerns and work through our issues together, focusing on what’s

best for the Museum. We solve problems.

WE HAVE AN INFORMAL WORK ENVIRONMENT.

We bring our dogs to work. We do yoga. We lunch together and laugh together.

We celebrate our differences. We realize our workplace is a treasure.

WE ARE THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM

Values Culture Work

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast”

-Peter Drucker

Dr. Julie K. Stein, Executive DirectorWestern Museum Association | September 26, 2016

Burke Museum Staff78 Permanent Staff | 35 Hourly Staff3 Locations across UW campus