This month we are sharing resources that highlight the power of planning — because whether you're designing for visitors, reimagining your museum's role in the community, or preparing for a leadership transition,thoughtful planning is what transforms good intentions into thriving institutions.

This month we share resources that explore AI through a questioning lens — public skepticism, concerns with research integrity, and how these tools shape the way we think. It’s a good reminder that curiosity goes hand-in-hand with asking challenging questions.

Museums continue to face growing pressures and censorship threats, yet crises like this can spark new pathways forward. With this in mind, this month we recommend the annual TrendsWatch from the American Alliance of Museums, a story of not backing down, and a proposition for museums to embrace a new paradigm.