Being Agile
Belinda Waldock
Being Agile in Museums, Heritage and Arts Projects
Practical workshops and courses for Museums, Heritage & Arts Projects
Simple, light, and effective — designed to help you:
Make real progress on your goals
Free up your time and headspace
Gain focus, clarity, and visibility
Create a plan that's easy to adapt when things change
Includes:
Guided Step-by-Step Video
Quick Guide Workbook and Emails
Printable/Digital Project Planner
Articles, Stories & Interviews
"Thank you, great method of time management and organisation. I can definitely see how it can help on an individual and organisation wide basis." Janine Fairlie, Ely Museum
5 Reasons Agile Project Management Works in Museums, Arts & Heritage
Supports Smart Curation – Test ideas, gather feedback, and refine your work without stifling creativity.
Navigates Funding Challenges – Plan flexibly, prioritise resources, and respond to funders’ feedback.
Fosters Creative Collaboration – Align teams, volunteers, and partners with shared goals and clear communication.
Responds to Change with Confidence – Spot risks early, seize opportunities, and adapt without losing direction.
Encourages Sustainable Work – Build resilience, avoid burnout, and maintain a steady, meaningful pace.
“Great session! The training was tailored to the arts and heritage sectors—it made the content feel relevant and practical.”
— Katie McGivney, Tullie House
Live Courses & Workshops
My live courses and workshops are designed specifically for people working in museums, arts, heritage and creative organisations who want practical ways to plan, prioritise and deliver projects when things are evolving and changing.
These sessions give you:
Clear, simple agile tools you can use straight away
Space to work on your real projects, not theory
Guidance and examples grounded in arts and heritage contexts
A supportive group environment where you can learn with others facing similar challenges
Whether you’re managing exhibitions, programmes, events, learning, marketing or operations, live sessions help you slow things down, create clarity and move forward with confidence.
Upcoming options include:
Live online introduction courses
Applied planning workshops
Open group sessions for individuals and small teams
Learn, apply and make progress together.
“Really enjoyed working through the Agile Canvas. Overall, the agile approach is much better aligned to the realities of my working life and organisation.” — Helen Bishop-Stephens, Bodmin Keep
Why Agile Works for Creative Projects
Agile is a flexible, people-first approach that helps teams navigate change, manage resources effectively, and deliver impactful work.
Ideal for:
Exhibitions and curation
Events, productions, and performances
Education and learning programmes
Conservation and preservation
Marketing, communications, and audience engagement
Innovation and collaborative projects
Sustainability and income-generation initiatives
Agile supports creativity while providing structure, helping you deliver meaningful work, step by step.
Online Courses & Workshops
Museums, Arts & Heritage Creative Project Management: Online Course
Learn at your own pace and apply agile thinking to real projects.
What’s Included:
4-part Introduction Course (2 hours total)
Applied Workshop Replay (3 hours)
FREE Agile Project Planning Canvas (Printable or Digital)
20+ Stories, Case Studies & Examples
Digital Project Boards Mini Course
Agile Mindset Masterclass
Adaptable Planning Masterclass
Agile Canvas Course
Completion Certificate, Templates & Tools
Lifetime Access & Regular New Content
“Thank you for this amazing session, incredibly helpful for tackling bigger projects that centre around the unknown.”
— Sophie Gwynn, Durham Cathedral
Team & Group Workshops
Practical online courses and workshops designed specifically for professionals in the arts, heritage, and creative sectors.
Practical sessions for teams and networks, fully customisable to fit your needs, time, and budget.
Options:
Live Online Workshops
Open Online Workshops
Full-Day or Two-Day Applied Workshops
Full Team Programme
One-to-One or Group Coaching
Topics Covered:
Project & Programme Management
Leadership & Team Collaboration
Strategy & Operating Models
Innovation & Improvement Initiatives
Funded Programmes & Commercial Models
Exhibitions, Curation, and Archive Projects
Marketing, Communications, Sustainability
Get in touch to find out more about how we can support your project.
“Probably the best training I’ve ever done! Practical, succinct, relevant, and relatable.”
— Museum Managers Network Group
Your Guide: Belinda Waldock
Belinda Waldock helps arts, heritage, and creative professionals work smarter, collaborate better, and deliver meaningful projects. She is a business coach, trainer, speaker, and author, specialising in practical agile approaches that make teams more focused, resilient, and effective.
Belinda has worked with museums, galleries, and heritage organisations worldwide, including Arts Council England, Durham Cathedral, Media Majlis and Cornwall Museums Partnership. She is the author of Being Agile in Business, a simple guide to agile approaches, published internationally by Pearson.
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Whether you’re an individual, small team, or large organisation, Being Agile gives you the tools, frameworks, and guidance to:
Reduce overwhelm and stay focused
Plan and deliver projects effectively
Boost Collaboration and communication
Respond to change confidently
Build resilience and sustainable working practices