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In the world of arts and entertainment, collaboration is essential to keep the show going. Every type of production relies on mutual respect and clear communication to keep the workflow safe, supportive and creative. High-stakes environments such as a midday move on a film set, a technical rehearsal or long shoot days can come with … Continued
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Written by Beata Chami. Watch the companion Recorded Webinar: Elevating Communication in BC’s Arts & Entertainment Industry. Film sets, theatres, production studios, live music venues and festival grounds. These are all environments where crews move quickly, collaborate intensely, and carry the emotional weight of deadlines, expectations, and performance pressure. In workplaces like these, the ability … Continued
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This resource is part of Safety Talk: Coping with Change in Arts & Entertainment. Download the Supporting Your Team Through Change quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. As leaders in arts and entertainment, effectively managing change directly impacts both team well-being and creative success. It also creates a psychologically safe environment for your workers. Change … Continued
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Imagine finishing a difficult phone call and turning to your computer to document the interaction. You notice your shoulders are tense, your jaw is clenched, and your mind is running through the next tasks waiting for you. By the time you leave work, it feels like there is hardly any time left to bring your … Continued
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Celebrating Successes and Acknowledging Impact Your work in social services is rooted in “helping individuals, groups, or communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal.”1 This definition by Barker (2013) reflects the heart of what you do every day: supporting people through challenges, strengthening their … Continued
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This resource is part of De-escalation Strategies for BC’s Arts & Entertainment Sector for those who work in arts and entertainment. Download the De-escalation quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. The Arts and Entertainment Industry is fast-paced and audience-focused, but it can also bring unique challenges that put employees at risk. Ensuring the safety and well-being of crew is a critical … Continued
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This resource is part of De-escalation Strategies for BC’s Arts & Entertainment Sector for those who work in arts and entertainment. Download the De-escalation quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. Working in the arts and entertainment industry can be exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same, and you get to interact with people from all walks … Continued
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Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a fundamental concept that supports the notion that everyone is different and worthy of respect and belonging. It is used to describe the multiplicity of all human beings, celebrating the uniqueness in how everyone thinks, behaves, learns and understands the world. This perspective implies that there are infinite possibilities in human … Continued
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Imagine this: you’re a manager in a supportive housing building, and one of your staff, Manpreet, comes to you looking concerned. She says, “I don’t feel safe working with Adam. I don’t want to work on the same shift as him.” You are taken aback. You’ve known Adam for years and you’ve always had a good working relationship with him. It might be tempting to just … Continued
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When stepping into leadership, new managers undergo an important transition, from directly helping clients to supporting the people who help clients. This shift requires a different set of skills, and the qualities that make someone an exceptional helper don’t always translate automatically into effective leadership. For many new leaders, this change can feel both exciting … Continued
