Reflective Mindset: The foundation of teams

The Global Leaders Program has a unique learning structure, positioning Reflective Mindset Labs and Change Projects at the core of the curriculum. Change Projects assist cohort members to overcome limiting beliefs and thought patterns whilst Reflective Mindset Labs allow small teams to discover and learn how to leverage a range of collaboration styles. We caught up […]

Startups: So you’ve got a great idea? What now?

Developing a great idea into a successful business is often attributed to great timing and a lot of luck. We caught up with GLP Module Director Frank Rimalovski to dispel this myth by taking a deeper dive into the Business Model Canvas. Frank explains how essential it is to test assumptions, get out of the building and invest in Talking […]

LEAN methodology in arts operations with Tim Kraft

Performing artists are by nature often goal oriented perfectionists, pursuing excellence-driven outcomes with clear expectations in mind. While high levels of artistry demand constantly evaluating and correcting minute details to ensure the best possible performance, when it comes to developing and implementing ideas and projects, how can arts leaders transpose these skills to the world […]

Innovation in the Live Music Industry: What’s next?

Aliena Haig is the Manager of Online Editorial & Communication at Deutsche Grammophon, with a focus on concert and artist presentation. Aliena previously was the Communications Lead for the global networking exchange Classical:NEXT and was instrumental at developing and leading online conferences for art music professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic. Throughout her professional career, Aliena […]

The Royal Concertgebouw: A multi-sided community hub

In the first session of GLP’s 2022 Live Music Industry SubStream, facilitator Aliena Haig from Deutsche Grammophon joined The Royal Concertgebouw’s Marian van der Meer in a 60-minute investigation into the role and responsibilities of a performance space.   “A venue offers a home to a multitude of events, audiences, performances, and styles. It is not […]

Operational Excellence with Tim Kraft

Tim Kraft is the director of the Operational Excellence module of the Global Leaders Program. He is an Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management. His research examines environmental and social responsibility issues in supply chains. He’s been involved in a wide range of research […]

The Year That Was: GLI Fellows on 2021

There are hundreds of Global Leaders Program alumni across the globe working in the arts, education, and entrepreneurship sectors, and bringing innovation and new ideas to the industry. 2021 has continued to present challenges to the sector due to COVID-19 restrictions, and we asked four Global Leaders Program alumni to share their experiences of the […]

Eric Booth on Teaching Artistry in practice

Eric Booth is the Module Director of GLP’s current module, Teaching Artistry for Communities. In 2015, Eric Booth was given the highest award in American arts education and was named one of the 50 most influential people in the arts in the United States.  He began his career as a successful Broadway actor, and became […]

Four40: Celebrating Diverse Perspectives

The Global Leaders Program has co-produced a number of innovative webinars and online events, especially since the pandemic began. This year’s “Four40” was an exciting new format co-presented with Fundación Bolivar Davivienda, in alliance with Live Music Now. Fast-paced and fun, each of the four sessions involved four arts leaders under 40 – the title “Four40” […]