Friday Selection Box: 16th July 2021

7 questions to get value from board meetings

A short but really valuable post on how executive teams can get more value out of board meetings.  Do read if this quote resonates with you.

How valuable do you find your board meetings? If you use them only to present results, share your learnings, or provide reassurance that you’re on top of things, you might be leaving value on the table.

6 Signs Your Obsession with Productivity Is Hurting You

Although this was written in 2016 it seems more relevant than ever and is a conversation that is happening repeatedly as we renegotiate our work lives. We have become obsessed with productivity, but have we really stopped to examine what we mean by it?

 Relish peaceful moments in your day

Place matters: Greater Manchester, culture and Levelling Up 

New research from Benjamin Dunn and Abigail Gilmore as part of the Covid impact research being undertaken by the Centre for Cultural Values

There is, therefore, a case for targeted capacity building for cultural networks and bridge organisations to strengthen their role in facilitating place-focused partnerships in towns and cities. Furthermore, we propose that the formal integration of culture within plans for Levelling Up offers a mechanism to link economic intervention with values-led models of governance and redistribution that directly benefit places and communities.

Women who changed the tech world

A topic dear to my heart. Women continue to be underrepresented in the tech sector, and many that do join don’t stay much beyond the age of 35. Yet, many were pioneers in the field.

Festival of Archaeology 2021 17 July to 1 August

Lots of physical events around the country including invading armies, guided walks, and performances

Four diverse Female Artists Redefining the Digital Art Scene

A small and eclectic sample of some of the ways women artists are engaging with digital practice. If you haven’t come across Agora before they are well worth a look too.