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OFEN offers Organisations…

Mentorships

• Personalized mentorship for leaders and management, offering guidance on best practices, values, and strategic decision-making
• Tools for setting boundaries, achieving work/life balance, and improving communication across the organisation
• Support for navigating power dynamics, fostering healthy workplace relationships, and improving team responsiveness and accountability
• An impartial, outside perspective to help identify challenges and opportunities for growth

Cost: €650/month
(If the cost exceeds your budget, reach out to us with a proposal)

OFEN Mentorships for Organisations are designed for leadership teams in organisations, universities, institutions, companies, and collectives, focusing on guiding management through holistic, meaningful change. By providing practical communication tools and reflective practices, OFEN helps teams improve decision-making, enhance well-being, and create long-term sustainability in the organisation.

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Consulting

We love to work closely with organisations who want to see change in their workplace. Our consulting service is for those who want to tackle certain subjects that might be relevant to their workplace.

Areas that we consult in are:

Workplace Analysis

OFEN Co-Arts brings a unique approach to workplace analysis grounded in over a decade of experience, research and a love for ethical practices in the arts.

We conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the current state of the organisation. This could involve surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather insights from employees, dancers, instructors, and other stakeholders to assess working conditions, social values, and collaborative dynamics to help organizations foster healthier, more sustainable work environments. 

Context: Online over Zoom. It can be done in person in Belgium or Cologne or within Europe (with added travel expenses).  

Duration: Variable. Contact us to discuss your needs.  

Hourly rate: 160€/ hour 
(If this cost exceeds your budget expectations, reach out to us with a proposal)

Please book a free information session with us to discuss your needs.

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Navigating Leadership

We provide leadership training to management and artistic directors to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to support and promote well-being within the organisation. This may involve mentoring, workshops on effective communication, conflict resolution skills, empathy-building, burnout prevention and tips for fostering a positive organisational culture.

Context: Online over Zoom. Can be done in person in Belgium or Cologne, or within Europe (with added travel expenses).  

Duration: Variable. Contact us to discuss your needs.  

Hourly rate: 160€/ hour 
(If this cost exceeds your budget expectations, reach out to us with a proposal)

Please feel free to book a free information session with us to discuss your needs.

Book a free information session

 

Improving Workplace Well-Being

We conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the current state of well-being within the organisation. This could involve surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather insights from employees, dancers, instructors, and other stakeholders, and then work to instigate and maintain factors that improve wellbeing.  

Context: Online over Zoom. Can be done in person in Belgium or Cologne, or within Europe (with added travel expenses).  

Duration: Variable. Contact us to discuss your needs.  

Hourly rate: 160€/ hour 
(If this cost exceeds your budget expectations, reach out to us with a proposal)

Please feel free to book a free information session with us to discuss your needs.

Book a free information session

Workshops For Your Team

Speaking Up

Empower employees to voice their concerns and ideas. The Speaking Up workshop equips dancers with the tools to navigate power dynamics and speak up effectively, fostering a more open, accountable workplace.

Key Topics Covered:
• Basic of Voice and Silence
• Navigating power and hierarchy
• Recognising obedience and conformity
• Practical script for speaking up
• A mind map to identify who to approach and when

Workshop Options:
For added clarity and impact, we offer a pre-workshop session with the employer or director. This session goes through the Speaking Up mind map and identifies the best options for your specific team, ensuring the workshop is tailored to their needs.

• Pre-Workshop Session: 1-hour consultation for €160

Workshop Details:
• Duration: 3 hours
• Format: Online via Zoom, or in person (Belgium, Cologne, or within Europe)
• Cost: €800  (€640 Workshop + €160 1-hour pre-workshop consultation)

If this exceeds your budget, contact us with a proposal.

Invest in your employees’ well-being by providing them with the skills to communicate confidently and address challenges constructively. This workshop helps build a healthier, more collaborative work environment.

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Create a Principals Of Practice

Building a safe space for all

Empower your team with our workshop to co-create Principles of Practice, which can be done at the start of any process or project or to bring the group together within a difficult period. In this interactive, one-day session, participants will be taken through the process of developing principles of practice that reflect both individual and group needs. By the end they will understand the standards of behaviour that is expected from themselves and by colleagues, know how to bring attention to problems, and who to speak to. The principles of practice can be signed by all involved and stand as a reference and reminder of the culture of respect, inclusivity, and accountability that is safe for everybody at work. 

This workshop involves the following stages: 

  •         Team’s values
  •         Defining unacceptable behaviours
  •         Expected behaviours in a range of workplace areas
  •         Boundaries and Ethical Guidelines
  •         Health and Wellbeing principles 
  •         Signatures

This can be done in tandem with the following services: Consultancy, Organisational mentorship, Speaking-up Workshops, and Developing Ethical Engagement workshops.

Context: Online over Zoom. It can be done in person in Belgium and Cologne, or within Europe (with added travel expenses). 

Duration: 6 hours (with breaks)

Cost: 1280€
(If this cost exceeds your budget expectations, reach out to us with a proposal)  

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Developing Ethical Engagement

Communication, consent, and feedback

Empower your team with “Developing Ethical Engagement: Creating Safe Workspaces through Communication, Consent, and Feedback.” This workshop is specifically curated for companies looking to foster safe and respectful environments within their workplaces, particularly in dance or performing arts industries.

In this interactive online workshop, participants will explore essential skills such as effective communication strategies, establishing consent frameworks, and providing constructive feedback. Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, your team will gain valuable insights and actionable tools to promote ethical engagement and inclusivity in the workplace.

Our tailored approach ensures relevance to your company’s unique needs and challenges. Whether you’re seeking to enhance internal communication protocols, strengthen team dynamics, or cultivate a culture of mutual respect, this workshop equips your workforce with the skills and knowledge to create safer, more supportive workspaces.

Invest in your company’s growth and well-being by prioritising ethical engagement. Contact us today to schedule a private workshop for your team and take the first step towards building a workplace where every voice is valued, and everyone feels safe to contribute their best.

Context: Online over Zoom. It can be done in person in Belgium and Cologne, or within Europe (with added travel expenses). 

Duration: 6 hours (with breaks)

Cost: 1280€
(If this cost exceeds your budget expectations, reach out to us with a proposal)

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The Dancer’s Handbook

A Must-Read for Directors and Managers

To be an effective leader in the dance world, understanding the needs and challenges dancers face is crucial. The Dancer’s Handbook offers an in-depth exploration of the industry’s power dynamics from a dancer’s perspective, shedding light on how capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy affect dancers’ well-being. This book equips leaders with the tools to foster ethical engagement, accountability, and healthier work environments. By addressing the harmful norms dancers confront and providing strategies to support their mental and physical health, The Dancer’s Handbook empowers directors to lead with greater awareness, compassion, and integrity, ensuring the well-being of their teams.

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Package: The Dancer’s Handbook + Speaking Up Workshop

Support your dancers’ autonomy and well-being with the combined power of The Dancer’s Handbook and the Speaking Up workshop. This package is designed to equip your team with the tools to navigate workplace dynamics, improve communication, and foster a healthy, respectful environment.

The Dancer’s Handbook provides a deep dive into the industry’s power structures and gives dancers practical strategies to prioritize their well-being and challenge harmful norms. Complemented by the Speaking Up workshop, dancers learn how to confidently address issues, navigate hierarchies, and communicate effectively within your organization.

By investing in this package, directors and managers empower their teams to cultivate accountability, autonomy, and mental well-being, building a more open, inclusive, and resilient work culture.

Each team member gets a book, and OFEN follows up with targeted workshops based on the organisation’s needs. 

Contact OFEN

For festivals, theatres, or congresses?

We:

  • Speak on panels about change in the arts

  • Consult with you on your programmation

  • Give workshops around communication and other structural issues in the performing arts

For universities and educational facilities?

We can:

  • Educate your teachers about body awareness and inclusion

  • Give workshops to your students

  • Mentor leadership in how to promote well-being at school