Buying new software? How to clearly map out what you need
Earlier, we shared the Tò Mò step-by-step guide to purchasing new software. Step 1, mapping out what your organisation needs, is perhaps the most important and most underestimated step of all. Here you can read why it’s worth taking the time, and how to approach it with your team.
Your mission as a compass: the importance of an agile strategy for cultural organisations
In these rapidly changing times, an agile organization is not a luxury, but a necessity. It’s a concrete way of working that will determine whether your organization will still be relevant five years from now. And it starts with something you already have: your mission.
Looking back on the Tò Mò Late Summer Networking Drinks
Summer holidays were behind us, the new cultural season had just kicked off: the perfect moment to come together with colleagues from the cultural sector. And that is exactly what we did during the Tò Mò Late Summer Netwerking Drinks on 10 September, 2026.
Clarity, confidence and creative entrepreneurship: a conversation with independent artist Tatiana Rosa
For many artists, the tension between artistic and financial freedom feels like a constant negotiation. Do I take the paid commission that leaves no room for my own voice, or the dream project that doesn’t cover the bills? Over time, that tension can quietly shape which opportunities you pursue, which ones you turn down, and how you talk about your own value. At Tò Mò, we work with artists to find that balance. Not by telling them what to prioritise, but by giving them the tools and clarity to decide for themselves. Tatiana Rosa, audiovisual artist based in Amsterdam, is one of those artists.
How roadmaps restore calm, structure and fun at Plein Theater
Berith Danse is Managing and Artistic Director of Plein Theater in Amsterdam. Over the past year, she has worked with Tò Mò to strengthen her organisation, through roadmap sessions for the whole team and individual coaching conversations for herself as a leader. We spoke with her about what that collaboration has brought.
Getting started with TRIZ
In this mini-series, we explore a number of working methods that can contribute to effective and concrete conversations for an agile cultural organisation. Today, part 2: TRIZ.
Why most digital strategies get stuck before they’ve even begun
Many organisations come to Tò Mò with the same question: help us develop a digital strategy. And every time, we see the same thing happen: the organisation gets stuck. Not on the execution, but on the concept itself. What is a digital strategy, exactly, and what is it supposed to achieve? Is it a separate document? A new department? A parallel track alongside your existing work? The ‘how and why’ isn’t clear, so everything grinds to a halt. What’s left is frustration and a nagging feeling: I know we need to do something with this, but I don’t know what. That confusion is understandable. And it’s not your fault. If you ask us, the focus on a ‘digital strategy’ makes things unnecessarily complicated. You just have to go back to the beginning: your mission. We will explain why and give practical tips.
Looking Back on the Official Launch of Tò Mò
On January 13 we officially launched Tò Mò, together with friends, (future) partners, some familiar and many new faces from all realms of the cultural sector, at BIMHUIS.
A no-nonsense guide to buying new software for your organisation
From HR to CRM, from digital archive to ticketing system: good software is indispensable in just about every cultural organisation. The range of options is vast and growing exponentially. Purchasing or switching to new software can feel overwhelming, which is why it’s – understandably – often put off indefinitely. Tò Mò walks you through our approach: a step-by-step method for museums, music venues, dance companies, orchestras, festivals and theatres to select a new software system without getting lost in demos, feature lists and sales pitches.
