August 10 –12, 2008
Charleston, SC
General Information
About the Program:
For the eleventh and final year, TCG and Target Corporation are pleased to offer Expanding the Theatre Manager's Repertoire, our popular and invaluable human resources training program. The program will be held August 10 –12 in Charleston, South Carolina. Building on Target's own human resources training methods, which exemplify the best practices in the corporate sector, this training is specifically tailored for theatre managers.
For years, TCG has heard from artistic and management leaders and senior staff that there is an increasingly urgent need in the field for human resources training and professional development opportunities for managers and artists who manage personnel. In response to this need, TCG partnered with Target Corporation in 1998 and created this dynamic program. Developed with considerable input from a diverse group of artistic and management leaders and senior managers, the program is revised each year in response to participants' evaluations.
Participants will spend three days in a highly interactive learning environment, with vital information and practical solutions adapted to work in the theatre. This year's topics will include: Coaching and Developing, Managing Conflict, Influencing Others and Mastering the Change Curve. The training program will give you the opportunity to step back from day-to-day demands and explore best practices and management principles.
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- Individuals with at least two people reporting to them directly
- Artistic, administrative and production personnel
- Emerging or veteran leaders interested in honing their management skills
- Teams of up to four people are encouraged
No prior formal management training is required. Participation will be limited to encourage an appropriate scale for good discussion.
A special word to artistic and production personnel:
This conference will give you a unique opportunity to step back from day-to-day demands and explore best practices and management principles. People skills are an integral part of the creative collaboration process. Expanding the Theatre Manager's Repertoire will highlight and examine practical approaches for the following:
- Resolving conflicts between artists and managers over budget constraints
- Guiding yourself and others through a change in leadership
- Fostering influential relationships with board members
- Striking a balance between discipline and camraderie
Meet the Trainer
Robbin Walker has been in the training and development field for over 25 years. As a former senior training consultant for Target Stores at their Minneapolis headquarters, she trained thousands of leaders, at all levels, in areas from diversity to high-potential talent to all facets of leadership. A dynamic, personable trainer with a high-energy style, Robbin creates highly interactive and practical learning environments. Past life chapters range from performing college theatre to teaching in Mexico City and counseling high school dropouts.
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