Self Made Online: How to Lead Creative Projects Like a Pro

What does good leadership look like in the creative industries today?

In this practical workshop, you’ll explore how to lead creative projects compassionately and collaboratively. 

Led by theatre-maker and creative leader Dan Boyden, this workshop gives you real tools, prompts, and strategies to build the kind of leadership style that works for you. 

Drawing on two decades of experience as a creative freelancer, Dan will explore:

• The power of networks and peer collaboration
• How to centre care in an industry that values productivity
• Community-led leadership models that actually work

What do I get by taking part?

• Tools to lead creative projects with compassion and collaboration
• A clearer understanding of your leadership strengths—and how to grow them
• Space to explore different leadership models and shape your own style

Who is leading the session?

Dan Boyden is a theatre maker, director, consultant, and facilitator. He has built a career, over two decades, designing and delivering creative leadership projects in the U.K and Internationally. He is currently working across the criminal justice setting, using theatre in prisons, and is bringing large scale legislative theatre projects to a number of organisations working across the charity sector. Dan is a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellow and has recently run the Creative leadership programme at Roundhouse on 2023 and 2024. His 2017 Ted Talk focuses on the work he does and the approach he takes.

About Self Made

Self Made Online is our free, online bite-size how-to’s giving 18-30’s the skills to go freelance or become an entrepreneur in the creative industries. Find out more about our Self Made programme. 

Self Made is powered by Inflexion.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.