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Articles written by Leah D. Barto

Leah D. Barto

Leah D. Barto is the acting head of Endeavor Insight at Endeavor and the former director of learning and leadership at OPERA America.

Sep 15, 2019
Why Civic Practice Matters

Civic practice calls for a systemic change in how opera companies operate and what opera leadership means in communities.

Aug 01, 2018
Civic Practice: A Primer

An overview of what civic practice is, why it matters, and strategies for applying it at opera companies.

Aug 01, 2018
Civic Practice Worksheet: Questions to Ask Your Company

A list of questions to help your company enhance its civic practice.

Aug 01, 2018
Civic Action Group Cohort Discussions

Civic Action Group Cohort Discussions | choices about stories shared with audiences

Aug 01, 2018
Civic Practice Lexicon

A listing of vocabulary and resources related to civic practice.

Aug 01, 2018
Civic Practice Reference Materials

A listing of reference materials related to civic practice.

Other Authors
Jeremy Reynolds
Nicholas Lord
Charles Shafaieh
Brandon Gryde
Brian Wise
Rebecca Paller
Nicholas Wise
Rich Griset
Judith Kurnick
Jane DiRenzo Pigott