CEO & Chair Development Workshop
Event details
- 16 Apr 2026
Join Clore Leadership and the Cultural Governance Alliance for a dynamic half‑day workshop exploring one of the most crucial relationships: Chair & CEO.
- Date: Thursday 16th April 2026
- Timings: 13:30 arrivals, 13:45 start, 17:30 finish (with one break, including light refreshments)
- Venue: The Studio, Hackney Empire, 291 Mare St, London, E8 1EJ
Following the recently published CEO & Chair guidance developed by Fiona Allan, Strategy & Governance Consultant, and Arts Council England, this workshop will include a panel conversation, guided case study discussions, and workshop activities to explore challenges and opportunities within the Chair & CEO relationship. Participants will take away clear, practical insights from the guidance and time to consider and explore how these could apply in their own organisations. To view the newly published guidance, please click here.
Fiona Allan expands on the complex relationship between Chair and CEO in an article in The Stage.
Who is the event for?
This in person workshop is designed for Chairs, CEO’s and Senior and Executive leaders from cultural arts, creative and heritage sectors. While we welcome participants from organisations of all sizes from across these sectors, we encourage two colleagues (Chair & CEO from each organisation) to attend together, as this typically leads to better engagement and implementation of learning.
How much is the event?
*** Multi-buy offer: Use code MULTIBUY2026 to buy one, get one half price for in-person tickets for organisations (limited availability)
Our Freelancer and Small Organisation (Multi‑buy & CGA) tickets have now sold out.
Ticket prices starting from £65 + VAT and Eventbrite fees
Tickets are on sale now and close at 1pm on Wednesday 8 April 2026.
Full Programme
| 1:30 – 1:45 | Registration |
| 1:45 – 1:50 | Welcome: Clore Leadership |
| 1:50 – 2:00 | Introduction to Chair & CEO Guidance |
| 2:00 – 2:45 | Panel Discussion – CEO & Chair Relationship |
| 2:45 – 3:15 | Comfort Break and transition to challenge discussion |
| 3:15 – 4:00 | Activity: 1:1 Challenge Discussion |
| 4:00 – 5:15 | Case Study Discussion |
| 5:15 – 5:30 | Share & Reflection |
| 5:30 | Finish |
Themes Governance Hard Skills Leadership Styles Qualities of Leadership
