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Guide
Values-Led Heritage Leadership through Change
Values are our anchor in choppy waters and help us make difficult decisions. These three stories of leadership describe how cultural organisations of very different sizes navigated change.
Guide
CASE STUDY: Co-creation and Building Trust around African Collections
This case study describes how a new project involving international community co-creation in African collections was overtaken by the pandemic, but nevertheless found a route to success.
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CASE STUDY: A Pandemic-Proof, Flexible Business Model for the Youth Hostels Association
How the YHA survived a pandemic-driven challenge to its business model in its 90th year, created a flexible business model and refocused to make sure it was serving its core audiences.
Guide
CASE STUDY: Colston Hall to Bristol Beacon – From Controversy to Embracing Change
This case study highlights some leadership learning points found in Colston Hall's journey to become the Bristol Beacon.
Guide
Crisis Communications for Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool but can bring its own set of problems. This short guide will walk you through some steps to take if things don't go as planned online.
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Crisis Communications – a Toolkit
Crises can often be anticipated and prepared for, allowing you to react with confidence and recover more swiftly. This toolkit walks you through ways to ensure that your organisation is ready to respond to an emergency.
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Managing Organisational Change in Heritage Settings
Managing organisational change in a way that allows you to adapt to the future, while bringing your staff and Board with you.
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Managing Hybrid Teams
This article describes how cultural sector employers can respond and adapt to the recent shift towards home-working - including the advantages of a more flexible approach, while making sure that your core business needs are met.
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Business Planning for Heritage in Uncertain Times
How do you update - or even create - your business planning for heritage in times of uncertainty? This short guide talks you through the considerations that should inform your plan – from your own personality to your operating context.
Guide
Needs-Led Fundraising for Sustainability
Your comprehensive guide to writing strong fundraising bids for the work that your heritage organisation really wants to achieve.
Podcast
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: 2. How to Start
EMBED presents a podcast discussing how to start incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion into the work environment of your heritage organisation.
Podcast
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: 3. How to Recruit
EMBED presents a podcast discussing how to incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion into your heritage organisation's recruitment practices.
Podcast
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: 1. How to Talk
EMBED presents a podcast discussing the language of equality, diversity and inclusion within your heritage organisation.
Guide
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Inclusive Communications in Heritage
EMBED presents this useful guide to inclusive communication in heritage, both within and outside your organisation.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Heritage: Toolkit
EMBED presents a comprehensive guide to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within your heritage organisation.
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What's The Point Of You? – Barnsley Museums Vision Case Study
This case study analyses the success of Barnsley Museums in involving the local community to co-create a meaningful vision for their heritage organisation.
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What's The Point Of You? – Clarifying Your Vision and Mission
Pin down your organisation's purpose with this resource for heritage organisations, which offers a step-by-step guide to defining vision and mission.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: The Workplace Passport in Heritage
A workplace passport is a simple tool that helps ensure your heritage organisation is presenting equal opportunities to all staff. This article explains how to start using it.