Programmes
Creative Leadership
A programme created to explore and build a new model of distributed leadership.
The Creative Leadership programme challenges dominant models of hierarchical leadership in ways that support the development of Plymouth’s cultural ecology.
On its pilot year, it benefited 40 Creative Leaders in Plymouth and the surrounding area by delivering five steams of activity:
1. Convening a Focus Group to help shape the programme.
2. Mentorships comprising a pairing between a Mentor and a Creative Leader.
3. Bursaries awarded to support participants to undertake an activity, training or go-and-see visit to support their own Creative Leadership development.
4. Action Learning Sets comprising meetings of up to five participants on two focus areas – ‘Gaining Confidence as a Creative Leader’ led by Natasha Player, and ‘Leading with Care and Empathy’ led by Ciara Eastell.
5. Events attended by participants and stakeholders.
You can find out more about the year one pilot programme by clicking below.
Get Involved
The programme is now focusing on building and supporting a network of creative leaders across the city. This is achieved through a series of leadership events and networking opportunities that will take place throughout 2025/26.
If you’re interested in being connected to and hear from other creative leaders, you’re welcome to join our LinkedIn group: