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David Cameron “What would his grandmother say ?”

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted November 24, 2014

I have been struck this week by realizing that I am becoming more political in my old age, more concerned about the state of the world, and more worried that there may be nothing I can do to make a…

Tags: collective consiousness, creativity, politicians, self-doubt
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What’s The Point….I feel political despair

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted October 26, 2014

This morning I took time to read the Arts Council’s 10 year strategy properly. It is an inspiring document, filled with important beliefs about the power of the arts to do good, the importance of community,  and the need for…

Tags: artscouncil, creativity, fracking, NHS, politicians, TTIP
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Scottish Thinking Environment Referendum

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted September 14, 2014

I have just finished re-reading the amazing work by Nancy Kline “Time To Think” in which she lays out a simple process to ignite the human mind.  I have used much of her teaching in my own CGO Surgeries and…

Tags: bbc, cgo coaching, listening, politicians
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Politicians and decisions in my name

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted January 30, 2014

So today the government voted for an amendment to an Immigration Act which the Minister of State in charge specified to the House was illegal and unworkable.  As Nick Robinson said we have entered Alice in Wonderland politics.  Labour seem…

Tags: activism, fracking, politicians, theatre
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📣 Introducing CGO Founder, Chris Grady 📣 Ch 📣 Introducing CGO Founder, Chris Grady 📣

Chris Grady is a facilitator, workshop leader and trainer specialising in the support of the next generation of creative producers and practitioners. 

In 2007, Chris founded the CGO.CGO supports freelancers and organisations to forge connections. These may be: internal ones, with yourself and your ambitions; or external ones, with the business or creative world you wish to explore. 

CGO oversees a variety of projects, including Producing, Proper Job Honest, Producers Pool, and Surgeries. CGO also runs The CGO Institute, which offers a Diploma in Creative Producing.

🟥Over the next few weeks we will be posting about the different elements of the CGO and how you can get involved!🟥
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Welcome to CGO, run by Chris Grady. 

CGO is a hub for producing creative people. We run a Diploma in Creative Producing, workshops and offer networking opportunties. We support producers at the beginning of their careers in the theatre sector.

CGO works with many of their graduates on new projects, as well as leading producer networks and research projects linked to creativity and connection. 

We hope you enjoy following our journey! Please do get involved, and if you have any queries, comments or questions please drop us a direct message 💬
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23 Feb

✨Producing Liveness In Interesting Times (2020-22)✨

We're so pleased to be releasing these 12 texts that speak from, to or about the experience of producing liveness during and since the pandemic.

https://www.the-uncultured.com/pliit.html

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8 Mar

🗓️ Another month, another PPJH!

👀 This time we are focusing on the future and looking forward, particularly those starting out in the industry …

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