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We are told time and time again that we have to be more innovative and entrepreneurial in the arts to bounce back from funding chaos, pursue collaborations and communicate our economic worth.
But in a sector that is already punching well above its weight, it’s difficult to identify where, how, and what to innovate. Aren’t we already by definition entrepreneurial?
At our very core, the arts is exceptional and daring. Yet it’s easy for any organisation to get caught in a cycle of idea-overload, waste time in directionless meetings, get carried away in group-think, or start rehashing tired ideas. A culture of insecurity, slapping down ideas, and mediocracy can quickly emerge.
‘We cheer for mediocrity in this country, we don’t cheer for success, particular in the arts, particularly in literature, particular in medicine, except for if you kick a ball, or throw a ball or ride a horse – they are the only things we cheer for in this country,’ said Entrepreneur In Residence, Dr Marcus Powe.
Powe helps organisations and communities better select ideas, reduce the risk of failure and begin to build and strengthen a culture of entrepreneurship.