Managing Creative People

An impactful, engaging and mind-shifting programme for managers of creatives.

This comprehensive 3-day online workshop for Experienced Managers is a manager's essential guide to effectively lead, manage, and develop high-performing creative individuals or teams.

This program is your roadmap to achieving the business results you've been seeking in your management career.

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for managers with current or previous people management experience, with responsibilities for people management of creatives and designers above just the day-to-day i.e. responsibility for the full Performance Management cycle – interview through to departure. The workshop is designed using the latest neuroscience research into how we learn, retain and reuse learning in the normal flow of our work.

Programme Objectives and What You Will Take Away

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Lead with purpose – Align creative output with studio strategy and client vision while preserving creative integrity.
• Maximise team potential – Recognise individual strengths, adapt leadership style to inspire delivery.
• Apply emotional intelligence daily – manage self-awareness, emotional triggers, and interpersonal dynamics for better collaboration.
• Navigate the employee lifecycle – Onboard, develop, retain, and transition creatives with clarity and empathy.
• Build resilience – Strengthen adaptability and creative problem-solving in high-pressure, fast-changing environments.
• Master practical management tools – Confidently handle performance conversations, feedback loops, and conflict resolution in creative contexts.

What you will Experience

Immerse yourself in a learning experience that is simple and seamlessly applicable to the flow of your work. Engage in an interactive and challenging workshop with a laser-sharp focus on the six essential manager 'how-to's.' This program goes beyond the conventional, disrupting your thinking about your role and providing insights on how to be most impactful in it.

Seize the opportunity to participate in discussions, exploration, and strategic planning. Benefit from extensive skills practice and valuable feedback throughout the workshop, ensuring a dynamic and hands-on learning environment.

Schedule

3 Full Days:

Friday, January 23rd 2026 (9:30am to 4:30pm)

Friday, February 6th 2026 (9:30am to 4:30pm)

Friday, February 13th 2026 (9:30am to 4:30pm)