Shirika Health Check | An Essential Tool For Arts Organisations - Arterial Network

A SELF-EVALUATION TOOL TO TEST THE HEALTH OF YOUR ARTS ORGANISATION

SHIRIKA is an Arterial Network programme that supports the health of Arts Organisations on the African continent, developed in partnership with the Cultural Development Trust. 

The definition of organisational health is an “organisation’s ability to function effectively, to cope adequately, to change appropriately, and to grow from within.”

In order for the creative sector to thrive economically and socially, it is essential for arts organisations to be ‘healthy’ to be able to reach their full potential in terms of sustainability, performance and competitiveness.

The first step to good health is to know your organisation’s present state of health in order to identify the symptoms that need to be cured.

Through the SHIRIKA programme, Arterial Network has developed a free PDF tool that includes all of the necessary details to guide you through the diagnosis in a few easy steps.

The SHIRIKA Health Check is meant to guide you through the self-evaluation process that will identify the problems and risks that your organisation is facing in order to:

• Take the necessary actions if your organisation is diagnosed as ‘sick’ in any area(s)
• Monitor the progress of the changes that are implemented

Quick, free and easy, the SHIRIKA Health Check is an accessible way to independently evaluate and strengthen your arts organisation.

And now, let’s get to work! To download the SHIRIKA Health Check in English, click here. To download the French version, click here.