The Clore Leadership Programme provides professional training and personal development for current and future leaders in the cultural sector. It was founded by the Clore Duffield Foundation in 2002 in response to its own research into the state of leadership in the cultural sector.
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Each year around 25 Clore Fellows are selected following a rigorous application and selection process. They embark on a 7-8 month journey which includes core training courses (practical skills including fundraising, media training, financial planning), personal development, and an extended secondment to an organisation outside of their previous professional experience. Each Fellowship is tailored to the individual development needs and aspirations of the Fellow. Throughout their Fellowship, Fellows also benefit from support by a Mentor and individual coaching.
In addition, each Fellow has the option to submit a proposal to undertake research once they have completed their Fellowship, which is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and supervised by a Higher Eduucation Institute.
Since 2006, the Programme has also offered short courses to a greater number of participants which capture a lot of the Clore experience in an intensive 2-week residential course. It also offers training for members of Boards of Directors of cultural organisations.
The founding Director of the Clore Leadership Programme was Chris Smith, who from 1997–2001 had been Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. In July 2008 he stepped down and was succeeded as Director by Sue Hoyle. The current Chair is Sir John Tusa, former Managing Director of the BBC World Service and Barbican Centre.
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