Beyond the Promise: webinars
A candid look at what’s really going on beneath the surface of digital work in the cultural sector, and how we can do better.
The Beyond the Promise report looking at digital failure in the cultural sector will be released on Wednesday 28th May, and I'll be hosting three webinars in June to unpack and discuss the report's findings. Join us!
Catching up? The webinars will be available to everyone who registers directly, or subscribes to my newsletter, to watch on-demand afterwards.
Webinar 1: The report's key findings and recommendations - silos, shortcuts, and silent lessons
Date: Monday 2nd June
Time: 16:00-16:45 (CET) / 15:00-15:45 (BST) / 10:00-10:45 (ET)
Why join?
- Understand the patterns: Discover the recurring causes of digital failure revealed by the report, from poor leadership buy-in to unclear goals and unrealistic expectations.
- Shift your lens: Learn why digital failure is usually not a tech problem, but a cultural and organisational one, and what that means for your work.
- Actionable next steps: Get a first look at the report’s headline recommendations and some practical steps to help you shift from project delivery to sustainable digital change.
Webinar 2: How to spot trouble before it starts - assessing digital readiness
Date: Monday 16th June
Time: 16:00-16:45 (CET) / 15:00-15:45 (BST) / 10:00-10:45 (ET)
Guest: Chris Unitt (Founder and CEO - One Further)
Why join?
- Avoid predictable pitfalls: Learn how to recognise red flags before a digital project begins and ask the right questions early.
- Practical diagnostic tools: Learn how to use simple tools (including those developed for the report) to spot warning signs early, surface hidden issues, and make better decisions as your project unfolds.
- Expert insights: Hear from Chris on building capacity, setting realistic expectations, and identifying where your organisation might need to address weaknesses, or focus.
Webinar 3: What if failure was the plan? - building a culture of reflection and learning
Date: Monday 30th June
Time: 16:00-16:45 (CET) / 15:00-15:45 (BST) / 10:00-10:45 (ET)
Guest: Tash Willcocks (Head of Learning Design - TPX Impact)
Why join?
- Rethink what success looks like: Discover why reflection isn’t a luxury, but a missing ingredient in most digital projects, and how to build it in from the start.
- From fear to learning: Learn how to shift organisational culture so failure becomes a way to grow, not a taboo.
- Pragmatic approaches to embedding reflection and learning: Hear ideas from Tash on how to create space for review, experimentation, and honest dialogue in high-pressure environments.
See you there?
I hope you’ll join me for one, or all, of the webinars in June.
Whether you're deep in delivery, making plans, or just curious about what the report has uncovered, I think there's something here for you.
Register now, bring your questions, and contribute to some hopefully frank and constructive conversations about what’s really going on beneath the surface of digital work in our sector.