Welcome to our Covid-Response page
Scroll down for free expert panels, free daily video insights, free daily surgery sessions and free tools and resources to download as well as contact details to access free 1:1 guidance and support from our team of 50 cultural leaders.Â
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“We are committed to every cultural organisation and leader having the expert support you need at this time, regardless of the ability to pay”
Now, more than ever, we are committed to helping arts and cultural organisations and their leaders to change, reshape, plan and prioritise. We’re working with our incredible associates who are themselves sector leaders, to bring you insights, advice, tools and resources. We’re here help you think about how we can re-model organisations, support staff, connect with the communities you work with and for, and to protect your organisations. We know we are in a moment of transformational change, and that there will be more change to come.
Below you will find information about our free daily surgery and triage service, weekly expert panels you can access here, free daily videos from our brilliant colleagues as well as free tools and guidance you can use to help you lead your organisation through the coming weeks and months.
peoplemake it work has been helping cultural organisations and leaders to change and develop for the last 20 years, and we are a team of 50 consultants, coaches and peers from all art forms and contexts, all of whom have real lived experience of leading some of our most treasured and respected cultural organisations. You can reach us all here, and we are ready to help you with tailored support, individual conversations or whatever you need.
It might be that we can offer a sounding board, join your Senior leadership Team for a couple hours, attend a board meeting, review or contribute to analysis or guidance you are producing, or set up a regular coaching conversation – all for free during this extraordinary time…. we will do whatever we can to support you and the organisation that you lead. Watch a video of reflection and guidance, download an expert panel video, join a virtual surgery or get in touch directly so that we can start supporting you now. We know we can help.
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we invite different expert s to join our panel and share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we invite different expert s to join our panel and share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we invite different expert s to join our panel and share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we are inviting different expert panels to share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we are inviting different expert panels to share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we are inviting different expert panels to share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we are inviting different expert panels to share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we are inviting different expert panels to share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we are inviting different expert panels to share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Weekly expert panels.
Every week we are inviting different expert panels to share views, perspectives and advice to help us all navigate these unchartered times. Exploring questions like, How do we protect our cashflow? How do we remain resilient as leaders? How do we support our staff? What can we do to connect with our communities? How do we re-model our organisations?
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Daily video responses from our consultant team
Every day you will find a new video from one of our consultant team, adding to a bank of insight from the 50 consultants at people make it work - all sector leaders, and with careers spanning roles at the head of organisations such as, TATE, British Council, Cockpit Arts, Arts Council England, ICA, 64 Million Artists, Libraries Unlimited, Manchester Royal Exchange, Natural History Museum, Situations, BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome and MIMA.
Building new tools for a New Situation
We are creating new tools to support your organisational reflection... as we move from 'react and respond' to reflect... these structured tools are designed to support you and your teams as you review your learning and start to reimagine your organisational and creative future.
Depending on your own experience, you might be at any one of these five stages - React, Respond, Reflect, Reimagine and Reshape.
When you are ready to do so, use these tools to support reflection and organisational learning.
The tools are emergent, and will evolve over coming weeks.
Building new tools for a New Situation
We are creating new tools to support your organisational reflection... as we move from 'react and respond' to reflect... these structured tools are designed to support you and your teams as you review your learning and start to reimagine your organisational and creative future.
Depending on your own experience, you might be at any one of these five stages - React, Respond, Reflect, Reimagine and Reshape.
When you are ready to do so, use these tools to support reflection and organisational learning.
The tools are emergent, and will evolve over coming weeks.
Building new tools for a New Situation
We are creating new tools to support your organisational reflection... as we move from 'react and respond' to reflect... these structured tools are designed to support you and your teams as you review your learning and start to reimagine your organisational and creative future.
Depending on your own experience, you might be at any one of these five stages - React, Respond, Reflect, Reimagine and Reshape.
When you are ready to do so, use these tools to support reflection and organisational learning.
The tools are emergent, and will evolve over coming weeks.
Download videos and tools here - to help reimagine your organisation
1. Creating a new flexible business plan fit for our times
Building new tools for a New Situation
We are creating new tools to support your organisational reflection... as we move from 'react and respond' to reflect... these structured tools are designed to support you and your teams as you review your learning and start to reimagine your organisational and creative future.
Depending on your own experience, you might be at any one of these five stages - React, Respond, Reflect, Reimagine and Reshape.
When you are ready to do so, use these tools to support reflection and organisational learning.
The tools are emergent, and will evolve over coming weeks.
Building new tools for a New Situation
We are creating new tools to support your organisational reflection... as we move from 'react and respond' to reflect... these structured tools are designed to support you and your teams as you review your learning and start to reimagine your organisational and creative future.
Depending on your own experience, you might be at any one of these five stages - React, Respond, Reflect, Reimagine and Reshape.
When you are ready to do so, use these tools to support reflection and organisational learning.
The tools are emergent, and will evolve over coming weeks.
Free Online Surgery - Every weekday at 2pm
Hosted by different consultant from the people make it work team each day
Every day, we are hosting a drop-in surgery session.
Between 2 and 3pm we are [online here] every weekday with our video surgery service, ready to support you with expert insight and guidance – free of charge.  Each day there will be a different member of our team, each with specialist expertise as well as deep knowledge of our team, so that they can offer a triage service. So whether you want advice, would like to be connected with one of our associates, or would like to talk us through the challenges you’re facing, please come and say hello. This surgery service is free and open to all leaders from any arts and cultural organisation across the UK.
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| Â | Â | Richard Watts | Charles Beckett | David Micklem |
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| Richard Watts | Andrea Nixon | Clare Thurman | Gregory Nash | Rob Macpherson |
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| Jeanie Scott | Claire Doherty | Lawrence Becko | Richard Watts | Caroline Collier |
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| Claire Antrobus | David Micklem | Anna Dinnen | Kate Fielding | Becca Pelly-Fry |
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| Jo Launder | Richard Watts | Kate Fielding | Ellen O’Hara | Kate Dore |
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| Michele Taylor | Karen Turner | Richard Watts | Claire Doherty | Charles Beckett |
RESOURCES
Access practical tools, resources and ‘how to’ videos to make it easier for you to create change and respond effectively at this time.
Free tools and resources to help create clarity, priorities and action
Download Resources and Tools to use and share with colleagues
Say Hello.
We'll respond before the end of the day, with free 1:1 support for you and your organisation.
If you’d like to speak to us directly either join a surgery between 2 and 3 every weekday [by clicking here] call our CEO Richard on 07796956339 or else fill out this form and we’ll always get back to you before the end of the day.