You don’t have to build faster horses for funders

#practice
Written By Kyle Bowen

Waiter: The funder at table 7 ordered Pumpkin Spice French Fries.

Chef: We don’t serve Pumpkin Spice French Fries.

Waiter: I know, but they’re going to evaluate our performance based on our ability to produce Pumpkin Spice French Fries, so I took their order, and you’ll need to fulfill their requirement.

Chef [sighs]: Well, ok. I just wish we didn’t operate in a system that requires us to fulfill funders’ expectations. I’m sure there’s a better way to do things, but until the funders who visit our restaurant develop a more refined palate, I’ll have to keep making Pumpkin Spice French Fries and Quesadilla Burgers.

Kyle Bowen

Kyle is the founder of Museums as Progress. He helps cultural organizations increase their relevance and impact through progress-space research.

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