Creative Bureaucracy Festival’s Post

About Selkokulttuuri ry 💜 Selkokulttuuri ry is a Finnish association that produces and promotes arts and culture in easy and plain Finnish language. On Monday I stepped down from the Selkokulttuuri’s board. I am grateful for the experience of co-founding a new association and being involved in its governance and operations. My position is that the renewal of the board is essential for the sustainability of an organisation. Diverse skill sets, fresh perspectives, and new energy contribute to the flexibility and ingenuity required to bring a vision to life. Understanding this made it very easy for me to step down. Seeing new board members joining in confirms that it was the right decision. Selkokulttuuri ry is almost 4 years old now. It was remarkable to see how much we have achieved over this time: piloted and implemented two big initiatives: Selkokieliset galleriakierrokset, gallery tours in plain Finnish (https://lnkd.in/dmXKwQEC) and Satuhetki Selkosuomeksi (https://lnkd.in/d5_SRhBv), our storytelling events for families. We also experimented with other formats: video productions (during the COVID times), cultural news in plain Finnish (discontinued), workshops on the use of plain Finnish in arts and culture (very popular and no one does anything like it, so watch the space!). Not to mention all the advocacy work and grassroots community development, two activities that are not always visible but so important. Developing a new association is a collaborative process. The process was joyful for the colleagues and friends I shared this experience with: Carly Markkanen, Jenni Pekkarinen, Sini Kaartinen, Maija Kühn, and, most recently, Jeroen Sebrechts and Salla Vallius. We started with a clear idea of how we wished to work together: being supportive, accepting that we all are in different personal and professional circumstances, and discussing suitable communication methods. This fine-tuning is ongoing. As a result, Selkokulttuuri ry lives by the values it promotes: inclusion, accessibility, openness. While not on the board anymore, I remain an association member. Learn more about Selkokulttuuri: https://lnkd.in/dGYYs3gD Join as a member: https://lnkd.in/dQYRYZfw Have you ever had experience with using plain language?

Panteia and Culture Action Europe are carrying out a study regarding the status and working conditions of artists and cultural and creative professionals in Europe. Recently, the European Parliament has proposed an EU framework to improve the living and working conditions for cultural and creative workers. This study is in response to this recent effort by the Parliament, and aims to collect first hand experiences from artists, cultural and creative professionals, as well as cultural organisations regarding working conditions in the sector.   Therefore, as part of the data collection programme of our research project, we have developed a survey that invites artists, cultural and creative professionals and cultural organisations and institutions to share their experience in regard to working conditions in the sector as well as future actions to address the challenges faced by artists and creative professionals. If you are an artist, cultural or creative professional or cultural organisation/institution, we invite you to complete the survey and to share it amongst your extended network in order to obtain as much feedback as possible. We estimate it takes 5 minutes to complete this survey. You'll find the link to the survey on our website: https://lnkd.in/eBJ4GGBe

🌈✨ Embrace the Colors of Connectivity this Holi! 🎨🎉 As we celebrate the festival of colors, let's delve into the deeper significance of Holi beyond just the vibrant hues. Holi, the festival that marks the onset of spring, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, the arrival of positivity, and the renewal of bonds. In the world of networking, Holi holds immense importance. Just as we blend various colors to create beautiful patterns, networking enables us to weave together diverse talents, skills, and perspectives to create something extraordinary. It's a time to reach out, connect, and strengthen relationships, both personally and professionally. Holi teaches us the value of inclusivity and diversity. Just as every color has its own significance, every individual brings unique strengths and experiences to the table. By embracing this diversity, we can foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration within our networks and organizations. Moreover, Holi is a reminder to let go of past grievances and start afresh. It's an opportunity to forgive, forget, and rebuild relationships on a foundation of trust and respect. In the world of networking, this translates to letting go of outdated notions, embracing change, and forging new connections that can propel us forward. So, as we immerse ourselves in the joyous celebrations of Holi, let's also reflect on the invaluable lessons it teaches us about the power of networking, inclusivity, and renewal. Wishing you all a Holi filled with colorful moments, meaningful connections, and endless possibilities! Megha Bhalla Rajeev Sharma Anil Channa #HappyHoli #Networking #Inclusivity #Renewal #CelebrateConnections #happyholi2024

Yesterday Wikimedia Polska joined the ranks of signatories of the Diversity Charter - an international initiative promoted by the European Commission, coordinated in Poland by Responsible Business Forum / Forum Odpowiedzialnego Biznesu. As an #employer and as an #organisation built on the values of #openness and #inclusiveness, we naturally accept this honour as well as this commitment. It is a long-term commitment to develop all ways of nurturing and strengthening respect for #diversity in our team and immediate environment. ➡ The Diversity Charter is a written commitment which is signed by organizations that oblige themselves to the introduction of equal treatment policy and diversity management, as well as active prevention of discrimination and mobbing in the workplace. ✅ There are over 12 thousand signatories in 26 European countries so far, and over 300 signatories in Poland ❣ Yesterday Julia Maria Koszewska, PhD (Doc.Soc.Sci) - Wikimedia Polska's Vice President - has officially confirmed our committment in this matter. The decision was jointly taken by the board and management of our organisation. 📑 Read more about Diversity Charters in your countries: https://lnkd.in/d_PgEMFt #wikimedia #wikimediapolska #wikipedia #EUdiversitymonth #workplace #values #DEI #FOB #EuropeanCommission

Our daily experiences are not just moments but building blocks that construct our minds. They become our personal stories. And each personal story matters because every one of us matters. This year I am celebrating my 10th anniversary living in #StadtWien. It is sometimes really difficult to articulate everything that I have learned, experienced, and created in this beautiful city. Sometimes I know Vienna better than the Viennese themselves (If you are from Vienna, and complaining internally about my last sentence, let me know who was Hugo Breitner because I do who he was and what he did 😉) Dear Vienna is time to tell the daily stories differently than the "Heute" approach. The language we choose to articulate these experiences is not innocent—it's a powerful force that shapes our cognitive landscape, influencing attitudes and perceptions. I live in a city where 50% of us are foreigners. In this city are happening amazing things. Could you consider for a moment how our words can be architects, constructing the framework of our thoughts? Every expression, every daily story, becomes a blueprint for our brains. It's not merely about communication; it's about building the architecture of our minds. We have so many languages in this city, not just "Deutsch". It is time to promote (fördern) all of them. To enjoy the incredible cultural diversity that the beautiful city of Vienna has. How we talk about our experiences, and perhaps more crucially, how we discuss each other, leaves an indelible mark. It's a process of constant modeling—sculpting our thoughts, attitudes, and, consequently, the way we engage with the world. Let's be mindful architects of our collective minds. Let's choose words that uplift, inspire, and foster understanding. Our language isn't just a reflection; it's a force that shapes our reality. Let's use it wisely. THANKS, Leticia Luna Tlatelpa for being my partner in creativity. Vienna be prepared for listening your beautiful stories differently and sweetly. You deserve that! Liebe Wien, du hast es verdient. #wienistanders ! 😘 #LanguageMatters #MindfulCommunication #PositiveMindset #LinkedInThoughts 🧠✨

Despairing about the state of the world? Don't - just start keeping better company! Let's leave it to the #artists, #artisans, and #storytellers to bring us to our senses... If you're in Ireland and the #ImagineBelfast festival from March 18th to 24th isn't on your radar - put it there. (ImagineBelfast.com) Experience all or part of our seven days of #creativity in action. There are talks and tours, conversations, storytelling, and exhibitions recalling, reframing, and imagining our past, our present, and our social, economic, and political futures. Sustainability, the environment, and our collective social and emotional well-being take center stage. Need more time to prepare? This European initiative - over the course of a month - #LiquidBecomings will offer much the same in the Fall across 13 countries. "It is not an exhibition. It is not even in a single location. Liquid Becomings is a journey, an adventure, a radical experiment. Setting sail on September 1 for 28 days, four boats will travel simultaneously along four European rivers: the Danube, the Vistula, the Rhine, and the Tagus, ....crews of artists and captains will each focus on different themes: Ruins and Monsters, Perimeters, Togetherness, and Bodies and Politics." #Engage - action is the antidote to despair. We can all choose an active role as neighbors and citizens. And it doesn't have to look or feel like hard work. Showing up supports and inspires those on the front lines - and the strength of our numbers brings a sense of gravity and urgency to their messages. Creative Lives, Kevin Murphy, Alan Meban, Denis Stewart, Joseph Devlin, Michelle Gallen, Anne McMaster, Mary McManus, Una Murphy, Christine James, Dani McFerran, Marianne Kennerley, Veronica Morris, Steven Agnew, John Barry, Andrew Haley, Edina Salcinovic, Maria Kontarini, Christian Renson, Wellbeing Economy Alliance - WEAll #wellbeingeconomy #sustainability #servantleadership #creativeeconomy , https://lnkd.in/eFfksYjR

It's been less than two months and we miss the festival already! Here is our review, to revel in 🥰 ! 💬 „Being a bureaucrat was such a dirty name. And the fact that this festival called itself the creative bureaucracy, gives people who are bureaucrats a home to come in and share their experiences and be around like-minded individuals, and also people who are very vastly different from them."
 This year's festival speaker and participant Terrance Smith captured it perfectly. Again, we aimed to create a place where all of you can share and learn as well as to honor people and projects that might not receive attention in the daily grind of bureaucracy.   🍭 Music, bubbles, art, creativity and bureaucracy – all combined. Enjoy our wonderful throwback! PD - Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH Falling Walls Foundation Bundesministerium des Inneren, für Bau und Heimat Goethe-Institut e.V. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V. Politics for Tomorrow Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung CIRI | Creative Impact Research Institute Senatskanzlei Berlin EIT Culture & Creativity #CBF23 #CreativeBureaucracyFestival #publicsectorinnovation #publicsector #bureaucracy #transformation #policy #verwaltung #öffentlicherdienst #government #bürokratie #innovation

I love it! "International Ideas Month." But let's make EVERY month "ideas month" in our workplaces. That's the culture at KaiNexus and that's what our customers have — or they're working toward it. That means helping people feel psychologically safe enough to speak up. That means listening and rewarding people for pointing out problems and/or sharing improvement ideas ideas. That means collaborating to quickly take action: testing ideas and determining their effectiveness—Plan, Do, Study, Adjust! It also means helping people feel safe enough to candidly say, "We tried that and it didn't work -- so let's adjust and keep working at it!" Every day. Every month. Everybody. #Kaizen #ContinuousImprovement #PsychologicalSafety #Leadership

Arctic Frontiers Opens aims to address challenges and opportunities in the Arctic from a local standpoint or delve deeply into specific aspects of the conference's main themes and topics, making them relevant to the local or regional context. Our partner organizations or frequent collaborators often host these events, and the goal is to enhance accessibility to the conference's discussions for those unable to attend but still interested in the topics being addressed. At this year's conference, there were 14 Arctic Frontiers Opens, and we'd like to thank the organizers for helping us achieve the aforementioned goal. We're happy the impact it has is being recognized. Tromsø kommune | The Norwegian Barents Secretariat | University of Bergen (UiB) | UiT- The Arctic University of Norway | Fridtjof Nansen Institute | ProTromsø AS | The European Wergeland Centre (EWC) | The Arctic Youth Network | European Youth Parliament (EYP) | Øst-Finnmarkrådet | Tromsø International Film Festival | NORDLYSFESTIVALEN TROMSØ | Norske kulturhus | Norges Museumsforbund (NMF) | Troms fylkeskommune | Finnmark fylkeskommune | Nordland fylkeskommune | Kulturdirektoratet | Kulturmeglerne | Perspektivet Museum

🔓Ever wondered how a quaint Swedish code holds the secret to global success? We’re delving into Jantelagen and how it affects many aspects of Swedish society and identity. Jantelagen can be described as a “mystical” code deeply ingrained in Swedish consciousness. In Sweden, this isn't just a set of rules; it's a way of life, permeating workplaces, social interactions, and business dealings. Understanding Jantelagen isn't merely cultural fluency; it's a strategic advantage. In Swedish offices, hierarchies dissolve in favor of collaboration. Socially, humility is the currency of acceptance. And in business, trust blossoms when egos recede. 🎯So in order to understand fully what Jantelagen is and how to navigate it, we break it down for you here: https://lnkd.in/dp8BXm7K #Jantelagen #Sweden #Culture #Business #BeyondoRecruitment