Theatr na nÓg & Kate Fisher, Hospital Innovations
The Challenge
The Arts Organisation: Theatr na nÓg
Rooted in the Welsh Valleys, Theatr na nÓg is on a mission to ignite the imagination of the nation. The company believes in the power of transformative theatre to inspire and enrich the lives of those who experience it. Theatr na nÓg creates original work that genuinely connects, ensuring relevance and accessibility for all.
The Challenge
Lack of expertise in HR and business practices due to one of the key Board members retiring.
The Adviser: Kate Fisher, Operations Manager, Hospital Innovations
The Development Need
Kate wished to join a Board to further her professional development. Having worked at Hospital Innovations for 10 years, she was keen to experience how another organisation operates without leaving the role and company she loves. Theatr na nÓg provided the ideal opportunity, giving Kate invaluable senior leadership experience which would aid her long-term career ambitions.
The Results
For Theatr na nÓg:
• Crucial advice and expertise was provided in the recruitment of a new General Manager.
• Kate supported the Board members to restructure pay policies and implement a salary review.
• Kate led the implementation of a Board skills audit, which has strengthened the organisation’s governance and aided its ambition to be more representative of the communities it works with.
• In 2023, Kate was appointed Theatr na nÓg’s Vice-Chair.
For Kate:
• Kate was given the opportunity to use her transferable skills in a different organisation.
• She gained valuable experience of high-level decision-making in a senior role as a Trustee.
• Her confidence to share her opinions and think creatively has grown enormously.
• Kate has used her learning from Theatr na nÓg in her current role, highlighting the mutual benefit of the Professional Development Programmes.
The Endorsements
Kate has immersed herself very quickly into the running of Theatr na nÓg. Her good sense of humour and easy-going nature has definitely brought a breath of fresh air to the Board and organisation. Her pragmatic approach has assisted in bringing new ways of working and developing processes such as recruitment and pay policy. Her professionalism and dedication to the task has had a very positive impact on how the company presents itself and manages its HR. Geinor Styles, Artistic Director, Theatr na nÓg
“Professionally I have gained a lot through this partnership; I have been able to use transferable skills in a very different sector to the one I work within – this has given me a huge amount of confidence. The partnership has encouraged me to make my opinions heard and encouraged me to think more creatively. Kate Fisher, Operations Manager, Hospital Innovations
