The development journey of our creative sector governance work

Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi developed a focus on creative sector governance development as part of a series of covid-response initiatives seeking to strengthen sector capacity and capability. 

We commissioned a think piece on future models of governance and convened a series of sector hui to explore creative governance issues and needs, with a view to developing a responsive governance capability offering. Engagement and feedback from across this work showcased the importance of providing opportunity for connection and peer learning, giving access to governance tools and resources, and supporting organisations to strengthen their board culture. Our first offering to support sector learning and capability was the Future Models of Creative Governance Webinar. The webinar enabled experienced governors to share insights with participants about leadership, board recruitment, cultural capability, creative board processes and pathways for emerging leaders. Participant engagement with this webinar led to suggestions for ongoing spaces for governors to connect, learn and share ideas. In 2023 we developed a pilot project to establish a community of practice for creative sector governance. Led by Caren Rangi and Judy Whiteman, our community of practice convened 24 governors and senior management leaders through open invitation, forming a pilot rōpū that was engaged across five monthly workshops.