Arts Executive Leadership Program

AELP2

Building leadership and management capability of executives from the Australia Council's regularly funded arts organisations.

Several years ago a gap was identified in specialised leadership training for Australian arts managers and leaders working in the sector.  Through extensive research in Australia and overseas and consultation with the sector the Arts Executive Leadership Program (AELP) was developed.

The program has now been running for more than 15 months and has been welcomed by the Major Performing Arts sector. From August 2011, the program will also be available for leaders from Key Organisation companies. This program is delivered as a series of 2 day modules spread over a year and you are welcome to register for one or more of them.

The Arts Executive Leadership Program is supported by the Australia Council’s Major Performing Arts Board.

Who is the program for?

The program is available to executives from Australia Council's regularly funded arts organisations. This includes Chief Executive Officers, General Managers, Artistic Directors and their direct reports such as managers of finance, marketing, fundraising and development, production and operations.

StrategicStrategic Thinking

23-24 February 2012 (Melbourne) REGISTRATION FOR THIS MODULE IS NOW CLOSED

Bringing strategy out of the shadowy depths of planning and into fruition is easier said than done. It requires knowledge, foresight and a focus on implementation and leadership.

Participants will be introduced to models for strategic planning, learn about their role as leaders in strategy and how strategic management and operational management differ.

FinanceFinance for non-finance executives

14-15 June 2012 (Sydney)

This workshop is designed for non-finance managers who need to enhance their financial knowledge and increase their confidence in having financial conversations and making business decisions.

Participants will walk away with the confidence and knowledge to decipher financial jargon and see the real business implications of numbers.

Need more information?

Please get in touch if you have any questions or require any more information:

Kevin du Preez, Project Manager

Via email or contact +61 (0)2 9215 9015


Register now

Leaders of regularly funded arts organisations are invited to register for any of the following Arts Executive Leadership Program workshops:

Finance for non-finance executives: 14-15 June 2012 (Sydney)

The 2012-13 program will be announced in April 2012. For more information please contact Kevin du Preez.

Standard 2 day Course Fees*

  • $200 per workshop for Key Organisations companies
  • $600 per workshop for Major Performing Arts companies


* The course fee covers course materials, refreshments and lunches.  Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

See individual courses for additional pricing structures.

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