Develop your Leaders to Cultivate a Creative and Respectful Work Environmnet

⏩ 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Based on my experience at Netflix and working with European production companies, I see a constant struggle: balancing tight deadlines, long hours and the need to deliver top-notch creative content with fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive work environment.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐇𝐨𝐃𝐬) 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬! They set the tone on set, and if we equip them with the right tools, we can create a thriving work environment where everyone feels safe, valued and engaged.

Here are my 4 useful tips HoDs can implement on their next production:

💡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: Everyone looks to the HoDs as role models. The pressure on set is high, but impulsive reactions create a toxic environment. Take a breath, assess the situation and decide how to respond constructively. Disagreements are okay, but disrespect is not.

💡 𝐁𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬: we all have them! Actively work to recognise and challenge biases when making decisions or evaluating teams without context. Look for different perspectives and create space for open communication.

💡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Keep your team informed and involved. Create safe spaces where you can address concerns immediately and be open to feedback.

💡 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠: Be aware that long working hours and stressful working conditions can have an impact on mental and physical wellbeing. Create a culture where promoting mental health isn't seen as a weakness, but as a strength that is essential for first-class creative work.

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐃𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?I offer customised training programs and ongoing support to build a safe, respectful, and inclusive culture on your sets.