Changemaker Inclusion Consultant I Accredited Action Learning Facilitator | Leaders of the Future -Mentor | Uncomfortable Conversations -facilitating complex challenges | Critical Friend |Trustee #RepresentationMatters
How wonderful to receive this article from my friend and colleague, Jeanefer Jean Charles, MBE! It is an article by Sophie Akbar on her journey as a producer. https://lnkd.in/dzJ6X8Bj Her role at Without Walls is an outcome of the work Jeanefer and I did as consultants with the outdoor arts consortium in 2020-21. A chance for me to reflect on the change-making work we achieved with creative leaders in the industry, gathering their perceptions, thoughts, and solutions to resolve the complex challenges faced, and how to create a healthier, more equitable industry moving forward. How often do we reflect on what has been achieved, where the learning and opportunities are, and who holds those conversations? After a 360 review of Without Walls, we focused on the recommendation of low-hanging fruit with short-term and low-cost impact, along with stretch goals such as investing in talent for the long term. In Without Wall's case, a high amount of exemplary practices and authentic relationships were already in place. Receiving this article also resonates with conversations from this week about the long-term commitment to change in practice by investing in under-represented talent. On a deeper level, the brilliant work that Sophie is doing in the sector reminds me of the legacy and messages that Director Abdul Shayek shared through the consultation process, his work at Tara Theatre, and his activism for change across the industry. Successful change happens when we start with the low-hanging fruit—what can we implement straight away that builds momentum, who needs to lead that change —and what is required to make a longer-lasting impact? Thank you, Without Walls Consortium, for actively listening, the long-term commitment and the appetite for embracing change of doing things differently.
Freelance Performing Arts Producer and Fundraiser
4 个月It was great working with you and Jeanefer on the review, and it’s definitely right to be proud of the work you did with us - it’s had a substantial and long-lasting impact.