Staff training and development

This session will look at the staff training and professional development requirements across the cultural sector. The role of the sector, worldwide, is of increasing importance economically, politically and socially so to ensure it maintains its position and relevance, it needs to develop, improve and evolve. The workforce is central to all aspects of the cultural heritage sector, and it must ensure that is it fully equipped in an ever-changing society to meet the new demands placed on it by the public it serves.

Objectives

• An introduction to the BM’s training department.
• Why is staff training and development important and what does the BM hope to achieve through these opportunities?
• How do you assess what staff – and the Museum – need?
• What does the Museum offer its staff in terms of training?
• What have been the challenges during COVID?