Book Review: The Arts Dividend Revisited: How Investment in Culture Creates Happier Lives
Recently, I noticed that Arts Council England CEO, Darren Henley, has released a fully revised edition of his book, The Arts Dividend. With arts and cultural organisations across England preparing their applications for National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status, this felt like the perfect opportunity to delve into the mind of the Arts Council’s top official. Here I explore some of the book’s key insights about arts and arts funding in England.
Book review: Reset by Dan Heath – a practical guide to organisational change
In Dan Heath’s latest book, Reset, he explores how organisations can drive effective change by identifying leverage points and reallocating resources to maximise impact. Through anecdotes and frameworks, he presents a playbook for leaders looking to drive transformation at a systems level rather than an individual level.
Top five leadership reads
In 2019, I became a Clore Leadership Fellow. During my fellowship, I devoured numerous leadership and management books. Four years on, it's high time I share some of the books and ideas that have made a lasting impact on me.
Review: The Future-Proof Career by Isabel Berwick
On a recent trip to Portugal I got hooked on the audiobook of The Future-Proof Career by Isabel Berwick.