Excellence in Collections Introduction & Overview December 2014 EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS

Excellence in Collections A museum development tool administered by the Collections Trust on behalf of the international cultural heritage community

Summary Excellence in Collections is a development tool and validation service which allows museums and other collections-holding organisations to demonstrate their commitment to delivering public value and excellence in Collections Management Excellence in Collections consists of 4 elements: – Initial organisational review – Recommendations report – Review and assessment – Awarding of the ‘Excellence in Collections’ marque EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS

Benefits The Excellence in Collections process delivers a range of benefits for participating organisations: Recognising achievement over and above Museum Accreditation Supporting planning, advocacy & strategic investment Demonstrating commitment to best practice Delivering efficiencies and reducing costs Maximising use of and engagement with Collections Future-proofing the museum EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS

Long-term impact Excellence in Collections isn’t a short-term win. It helps museums ensure that the collections in their care are accessible and cared for so that they can be enjoyed long into the future. Long-term impacts for your cultural heritage organisation include: – Organisational health – Improved visitor services – Greater professional recognition – Profile & credibility with funders – A culture of continuous improvement EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS

Aligned to Museum Accreditation Excellence in Collections is compatible with the requirements of the UK Museums Accreditation Standard and American Alliance of Museums Continuum of Excellence Excellence in Collections supports requirements relating to : – Organisational health – Collections – Visitor services EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS

‘Excellence in Collections’ Award Museums achieving Excellence in Collections status are awarded the Excellence in Collections marque, which can be used: – To highlight the museum’s commitment to best practice and standards in Collections Management – In funding proposals, annual reports and other promotional material – To raise professional awareness of the museum’s leadership in the field of Collections Management EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS

Core Model MISSIONFORWARD PLANPOLICIESPLANNINGPROCEDURESSYSTEMSCOMPETENCIES PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Detailed Model

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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES RESOURCES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES SKILLS & CPD RESOURCES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES SKILLS & CPD STANDARDS RESOURCES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES SKILLS & CPD STANDARDS ETHICS RESOURCES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES SKILLS & CPD STANDARDS ETHICS LEGAL RESOURCES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES SKILLS & CPD STANDARDS ETHICS LEGAL TECHNICAL RESOURCES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES SKILLS & CPD STANDARDS ETHICS LEGAL TECHNICAL TOOLKITS METHODOLOGIES RESOURCES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES SKILLS & CPD STANDARDS ETHICS LEGAL TECHNICAL TOOLKITS METHODOLOGIES LEADERSHIP RESOURCES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES SKILLS & CPD STANDARDS ETHICS LEGAL TECHNICAL TOOLKITS METHODOLOGIES LEADERSHIP ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE RESOURCES

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN DO REVIEW MISSION COMPETENCIES SKILLS & CPD STANDARDS ETHICS LEGAL TECHNICAL TOOLKITS METHODOLOGIES ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE LEADERSHIP EVALUATION & METRICS RESOURCES CASE STUDIES

Components Excellence in Collections is structured around the following standards and frameworks: – SPECTRUM: The UK & International Collections Management Standard published by the Collections Trust and trusted by over 23,000 museums in 40 countries; – BSI PAS 197 Code of Practice for Cultural Collections Management – The Collections Management Competency Framework – The Collections Management KPI Framework EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS

How it works Excellence in Collections is based on straightforward process of review, development, assessment and award. Re-validation takes place every 3 years Step 1: Download the Excellence in Collections materials Step 2: Apply for Excellence in Collections validation Step 3: Onsite review and assessment Step 4: Recommendations and development support Step 5: Final review and assessment Step 6: Award and recognition of Excellence in Collections status EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS

Pricing Excellence in Collections resources, toolkits and self-assessment questionnaire are provided free of charge Validation and support are available to members on a tiered basis: BANDANNUAL MEMBERSHIP (plus VAT) Application fee£400 Tier 1: Turnover £2m plus per annum£5,000 Tier 2: Turnover £501k - £2m per annum£3,500 Tier 3: Turnover £500k or less£1,500 EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS

Talk to us today Excellence in Collections is administered by the Collections Trust on behalf of the international cultural heritage community. To find out what Excellence in Collections can do for your museum or heritage organisation, talk to us today on +44 (0) or Visit to find out more EXCELLENCE IN COLLECTIONS