invest in our cultural and creative sectors to develop the skills and capacity for production and innovation Protecting, promoting and using cultural heritage in all its dimensions, both tangible and intangible including the plurality of the city’s cultural narratives. Theories of change are typically complex expressions of how change happens and how to achieve it. While each organization and practitioner of cultural strategy has its own theory, a simplified one for the field of cultural strategy is: At the time of writing this Cultural Strategy, there are significant world and UK events which are directly affecting the sector, our communities, audiences and participants, partners and stakeholders.

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Placemaking is a people-centred approach to delivering a local and shared vision. People shape places. Culturally vibrant cities are places where people negotiate collective senses of belonging and where the private sphere connects to the public. Dorset has an above average aging population and the number of over 65s is growing by 2.2% per annum coupled with the number of 0-15-year olds expected to fall over the next 25 years. Investing in a stronger and more sustainable cultural sector by supporting established and new creative practitioners to work beyond boundaries. This will create the environment where risks can be taken across a broader range of activities, sectors and disciplines. Culture is shared, creative experiences where we express, learn and reflect on our history, place, social issues and personal lives. These experiences can improve wellbeing, strengthen communities and develop vital life skills for employment and a better quality of life.If we recognise the role of our cultural partners as collaborators and innovators, we should not approach the relationship with predetermined demands and precast solutions. The principle of reciprocity involves an open dialogue on the contribution of culture and creativity to all aspects of life in the city. The Culture Is Ordinary event is the start of the journey to create a cultural strategy for Kirklees. Following the appointment of the creative consultant, a district wide engagement process will reach into the towns and villages of Kirklees. The result of the year long process will be a cultural strategy that has place-based cultural delivery plans. Dorset is known nationally and internationally for the quality of its outdoor work, range of festivals (from community, grassroots to internationally significant) and for our artists and cultural organisations that use our unique environment as stimulus for creative work and experiences. To truly connect with our visitors and ultimately grow market share, we need to ensure that our visitors truly connect with Belfast’s people, culture, places and heritage. To help give focus to the challenge of creating unique destination experiences, we have identified the following four themes from our tourism narrative. These themes will help to shape the development of Belfast experiences which are immersive and engaging. Tell me more (A city of stories) The artistic programme for the year will be structured around six flagship projects. Four of these projects will build on existing signature events in the city with a further two being special commissions for the year. The rationale for this is to support the long-term transformation of established cultural events as well as recognising a unique opportunity to commission new work of scale and international relevance.

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Our case study suggests that team meetings are becoming inefficient, with performance standards all over the map. A focus on good meeting hygiene is a great place to start. Are meetings fun and engaging? Is everyone clear about their purpose with an agenda? Do people walk away with clear next steps, a timeline and their distinct role to play? Are meetings a good use of everyone's synchronous time together? If not, offering guidance on meeting best practices and expectations can shape culture by influencing how teams engage in these forums. We have already created many creative policies and strategies to support what we're trying to achieve, however we would like to hear from you and give you the opportunity to have your say on the new cultural strategy. Activate Performing Arts have worked internationally for 14 years and from 2021 onwards they are expanding their successful European partnership - LAND (LandStewards and Artists) https://www.landartists.eu/ with the original partners: Oerol (NL) and Le Citron Jaune (Fr) along with two new members: Bodo, Norway EU Capital of Culture 2024 and Zilinia in Slovakia bidding for EU Capital of Culture in 2026.Each village and town in Dorset have features of local distinctiveness which help shape local identity such as food and drink, heritage and the built environment and land/seascapes.

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To support health and wellbeing programmes, deepening relationships between the council’s Families, Public Health, Adult Social Care, and Libraries services, and cultural partners and health providers. Priorities under this theme will aspire to cultivate creative environments for dynamic co-creation and synergy in our placemaking.The opportunity for the people of Belfast to be involved in shaping and renewing the stories of the city is at the heart of this project. This will be an experience that is truly of the place with the power to evolve our city narratives past, present and future. Listening in This strategy seeks to sustain cultural activity and increase cultural impact by building capacity at a citizen, sector and city level. Critical to this will be the development of stronger regional cultural networks (formal and informal connections and opportunities supported by local authorities) that will allow for deeper collaboration and partnership working between Belfast and other areas. We want to create a strategy that is about place, is of place and is place-based. It should be localised to celebrate our differences but over-arching to unite the district. Humanity faces the combined catastrophes of climate change, a mass extinction of vital biodiversity and a degradation of ecosystems health. The principle of being investment ready is also one that applies to Belfast City Council. The ambitions set out in this strategy require organisational development to ensure that we can develop the resources, skills and capacity to deliver. What happens next?

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A survey of Sherborne businesses evidenced that 60% said they were busier and profit had increased on the weekend of Dorset Moon compared to a normal July weekend and 100% of the businesses said arts festivals were vital for bringing in new visitors from outside of the county to a town. This Cultural Strategy is for the Dorset Council area of Dorset. The other unitary authority in Dorset – Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) will also have a new Cultural Strategy in place by the end of December 2021.Growing our sustainable cultural tourism product through a creative approach that respects the city’s heritage and communities. Opera Circus, has been based in Bridport in West Dorset for over 20 years having come from London where they had developed a reputation for high quality award winning devised experimental work using opera and physical theatre, touring widely in the UK and globally. Opera Circus’s work with arts and young people, including arts exchanges with European partners, has brought over €600,000 into Dorset since 2012. The multifaceted social history of Dorset’s historic towns and their traditions are preserved and shared in a dynamic network of community museums from Swanage to Sturminster Newton. We know we are a work in progress. We believe that Belfast is a city imagining. Chapter 1:The story so far The long view Finally, in this age of hybrid work arrangements, gaining clarity around where and when your team is expected to work is essential. Even in-office team structures can offer a high degree of flexibility. Codifying the company’s philosophy and approach allows for greater transparency, trust and equity across groups. These strategic choices will impact the culture. And it's not just about what is decided, but also how the principles are considered, shaped and communicated to the team.