Strategic Development and Governance Model for Design & Emerging Arts Sectors in Dubai
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE
The objective of this project was to develop two strategic frameworks for the Design and Emerging Arts Departments of a key Arts & Culture regulator inDubai. This included conducting a comprehensive current state assessment, international benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement to formulate aclear strategic roadmap. The project aimed to align the sectors with global best practices, set performance KPIs, and define an implementation roadmapthat supports sector growth and cultural development.
PROJECT APPROACH
- Current State Assessment & Benchmarking
- Conducted in-depth market analysis and assessed global and regional Arts & Culture governance models.
- Benchmarked best practices from international and regional Arts & Culture regulatory bodies.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Alignment
- Facilitated high-level discussions with government officials, cultural leaders, and industry stakeholders.
- Conducted Vision, Mission, and Strategic Initiative Alignment Workshops with key stakeholders.
- Strategy Development & KPI Framework
- Developed two distinct strategic frameworks for the Design & Emerging Arts sectors.
- Created comprehensive KPI cards, initiative charters, and budget analysis frameworks.
- Integrated a governance model to ensure strategic execution and sector alignment.
- Implementation Roadmap & Economic Impact Analysis
- Designed an implementation roadmap, outlining step-by-step execution plans.
- Conducted GDP Multiplier analysis, evaluating the economic impact of the proposed initiatives.
OUR METHODOLOGY
- Current State Assessment – Evaluated the existing policies, sector challenges, and regulatory gaps.
- Benchmarking – Compared global best practices in Arts & Culture governance models.
- SWOT Analysis – Identified sector strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Governance Model – Developed an operational framework for sustainable sector development.
- Strategic Budgeting & KPI Development – Ensured measurable success indicators and financial sustainability.
THE RESULTS
- Successfully developed a comprehensive strategy for the Design and Emerging Arts sectors.
- Aligned Vision, Mission, and Strategic Initiatives through stakeholder engagement workshops.
- Developed KPIs, Initiative Charters, and Budget Models to measure and drive sector performance.
- Designed a Governance Model and Implementation Roadmap to support long-term strategic execution.
- Conducted GDP Multiplier Analysis, demonstrating the economic impact of investing in cultural initiatives.
