Leadership in the Cultural Sector

Many cultural professionals move into leadership roles without having been formally prepared for them. Yet leadership is not an innate talent that you either have or don’t have. It is a skill that you develop by gaining experience, reflecting, receiving feedback, and practicing new skills.

Leadership in the cultural sector also requires flexibility. Teams are often small and organized around specific projects, consisting of staff members, creators, freelancers, volunteers, and partners. By learning about different leadership styles and consciously working on your own approach, you’ll discover what works best for you, your team, and the situation.

In these articles, you'll learn how leadership theory helps in practice, how to continue growing as a leader, and how to make room for different perspectives and talents.

→ Leadership Styles and Theory: What Works in Practice?
Discover the different leadership styles and how to tailor your approach to your team, organization, and situation.

→ Learning Leadership: Growing as a Leader
Read how reflection, feedback, training, and practical experience can help you further develop your leadership skills.

→ Inclusive Leadership
Discover how, as a leader, you can ensure that diverse perspectives are heard and that employees feel seen, engaged, and valued.