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Topics Covered
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Common Pitfalls
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Not Defining the Correct Scope of Work
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Not Building the Right Team
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Not Having the Right Tools
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Not Establishing Goals & Getting Everyone on the Same Page
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Not Communicating Regularly
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Not Understanding Your Stakeholders Properly
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Not Being Realistic About the Timeline (or Taking Too Much Time)
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Not Being Realistic About the Budget
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Not Conducting Formative Evaluation
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Not Conducting Prototyping as Needed
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Not Planning for the Exhibit Lifecycle
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Editing Assistance Websites
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Meet the Experts
Bethany Fleming
Owner of Fleming Museum Consulting
Exhibit Developer
Bethany Fleming, a museum and exhibit development professional with over 20 years of experience, founded Fleming Museum Consulting after key roles at the National Hellenic Museum and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. Her projects include the award-winning Geneva History Center and collaborations with organizations like Mackinac State Historic Parks and the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
Peter Hyde
Owner of Peter Hyde Design
Exhibit Designer
Peter Hyde is a designer with over 25 years of experience in the professional design field. He has worked on diverse projects in the United States and internationally. Peter founded Peter Hyde Design in 2012 to provide high-quality design and interpretive services. He has also worked for internationally recognized design firms and is involved in promoting the museum field.