Strategic human resource management and leadership of cultural organisations in the 21st century

The cultural sector today operates in a global environment that is constantly changing at a rapid pace. In order to respond to this highly competitive environment, cultural organisations and institutions need to apply modern strategic methods, implementing best practices and tools, in order to achieve the successful development of human resources. Strategy and human resource management tends to become more and more connected by giving a comparative advantage to cultural organisations and entities. The survey was conducted through interviews, following a semi-structured questionnaire. The main findings of the research were the following: Kalamata's Lyceum Association of Greek Women implements a strategic management of its human resources, there is a strong element of 'organisational commitment', due their volunteer character of the staff. The KLCoGW uses its unique culture in all its aspects to maintain a competitive advantage.