I’m a sucker for VUCA
Christopher Gorry Christopher Gorry

I’m a sucker for VUCA

Have you ever heard of the term VUCA? It's a bit of a favourite of mine, and I can't help but bring it up whenever I can, much to the amusement of my colleagues. They joke that I'm a bit obsessed with it, and maybe I am, but it really does capture the challenges we face in today’s world.

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Fantastic Foxes at Leicester Curve: A With, By, For Celebration of Community and Belonging
Christopher Gorry Christopher Gorry

Fantastic Foxes at Leicester Curve: A With, By, For Celebration of Community and Belonging

In the heart of Leicester, a transformative theatrical experience is unfolding at the Curve. Fantastic Foxes, the latest community production, is not just another play—it’s a powerful reminder of how theatre can truly serve the place it’s being made. This production, under the skilled direction of Kitty Benford, serves as a vivid reminder of how theatre can unite and empower communities.

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Essential Skills. Not Soft Skills.
Christopher Gorry Christopher Gorry

Essential Skills. Not Soft Skills.

In today’s digital world, where children are glued to screens and bombarded with rapid-fire information, the arts can sometimes seem like a luxury rather than a necessity. However, engaging with arts and culture isn't just about extracurricular fun; it's about developing essential life skills that are crucial for personal and professional success.

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Now is the time for Action. Not Advice.
Christopher Gorry Christopher Gorry

Now is the time for Action. Not Advice.

There’s something implicitly problematic for me with the term Young Persons Steering group. Having set them up, co-delivered them, consulted for other organisations to set up theirs, there’s one thing that most people forget. The Action.

Some don’t even forget - they just don’t really care about action. They just have a steering group to say they do. And the steering group aren’t actually engrained in the operational co-creation function of the organisation.

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