Smarter Work Learning Cohort

"Work smarter, not harder."

Have you heard that expression?

Have you wondered what it means to actually do that?

Smarter Work

A 3-part workshop series to help you:

--> hone your organization's strategic analysis skills,

--> discover a clearer path to meeting your organization’s challenges,

--> and accelerate organizational readiness for long-term success.

Are you ready for your day-to-day work to be less reactive? Would you like to develop a more thoughtful approach, one that's more aligned with the true priorities of your organization? The Smarter Work series is for you.

What is it?

Three two-hour sessions in a small group setting to explore how to apply strategic thinking to your work. Conversations include featured expert guests, practical tools and resources, and peer sharing from other arts leaders.

Dates:

October 17, 10 am - 12 pm

November 14, 10 am - 12 pm

January 23, 10 am - 12 pm

Who is it for?

The Smarter Work cohort will be a select group of ten local arts organizations, represented by one senior leadership team member and one board member. Priority will be given to Santa Clara County based arts organizations.

What will you gain?

* Deeper understanding of intentional planning and focused priority setting

* Specific steps to get your organization in position to develop a functional strategic framework

* Better decision-making processes to evaluate opportunities and optimize your time

* Real-life examples of what actually works in today's arts ecosystem

Is this right for your organization?

If any of the following resonates, this series is a good fit for you.

* The passion for your work in the arts has been replaced by frustration

* Day-to-day efforts do not seem to support your organization's stated mission

* Your team has expressed an interest in creating a better road map

* The organization's goals seem outdated, unclear, or just not compelling

* Partners, funders, or collaborators have suggested the benefit of strategic work

* The need for reflection and revision of your organization's path is overdue

This program will meet in-person in San Jose. Attendance at all three sessions is required by both participants representing your organization.

Program cost is $100 per organization. Discounted rates are available.

Spaces for this cohort are limited, registration will be considered in the order received until the cohort is complete. Submit ONE registration per organization, listing both participants.

Contact Alyssa Erickson with any questions or discount requests: [email protected]

Presenter: Alyssa Byrkit

is a management and strategy consultant with over 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley. With extensive knowledge of the philanthropic culture of the region, she specializes in strategic planning and executive coaching for high-performance teams. Her consulting practice provides macro-level guidance for individuals seeking maximum impact in their charitable giving, and for organizations looking to accelerate effectiveness in fulfilling their missions. Byrkit is the co-founder of the nonprofit Compass Collective, the co-author of Field Guide to Community Service, and co-creator of the One-Day Plug-In, a leadership workshop for women. She is the creator and facilitator of SVMindshare, a roundtable series for Silicon Valley arts leaders. Byrkit is also the founder of Bellanova Films, which produced the award-winning sci-fi thriller, COHERENCE.

This program is made possible with the support of our funding partners:

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Heritage Bank of Commerce, 224 Airport Parkway, San Jose, United States