After serving for 20 years at American Association of Museums, Ed Able stepped down on Aug. 1, 2006 to pursue other opportunities. Able spoke to CEO Update about his tenure at AAM and advice he has for aspiring execs and his successor. Looking back at your tenure at AAM, what do you think your mark will be on the organization? One, the enormous capacity we’ve been able to create over the past 20 years, in assets, skill, sophistication, and in technical ability. Two, the establishment of a real leadership organization for the museum field, which is a very diverse, complex group of institutions and professionals. Three, creating enormous political clout for the museum… Read More