Building Strong International Partnerships is the foundation of any international project. But how do you find the right partners and set up a collaboration that is both balanced and flexible?
In the second training session of the Cultural Project Management series, we will look at the dynamics of relationships in consortia and how to prevent communication crises. Partnerships are key for cultural projects in Europe. They help centres share resources, grow impact, and get funding like Creative Europe.
In this session, you’ll discover practical strategies for partnership building that actually work. We’ll explore how to find partners who align with your values and goals, using the networks, platforms, and events already at your fingertips. You’ll learn how to set up clear roles and governance structures that keep everyone aligned, and how to craft collaboration agreements that protect the relationship while giving your projects room to breathe.
Communication makes or breaks partnerships, so we’ll dive into maintaining strong internal dialogue, navigating conflicts constructively, and making both remote and in-person collaboration feel seamless. But we won’t stop at single-project thinking—this session will challenge you to imagine partnerships as long-term creative ecosystems, with shared visions that extend beyond individual grants and sustainable funding models that support ongoing collaboration.
Trainers: Michal Klembara & Mykhailo Glubokyi
Michal Klembara is a cultural manager and director of the cultural centre Malý Berlín in Trnava, Slovakia. He works on development of independent culture, civil society, and international cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe. He served seven years as Chair of Anténa – the Slovak network for independent culture, and since 2023 has been a member of the Board of Directors of European cultural network Trans Europe Halles. He has extensive experience in advocacy, policy development, and strategic planning at local and regional levels.
Since 2010, Mykhailo Glubokyi has participated in the creation and development of the IZOLYATSIA foundation based in Ukraine. He has also played a leading role in the creation of projects and building partnerships with local and international partners. He represents IZOLYATSIA in various international networks, including Trans Europe Halles and European Creative Hubs Network. He is a consultant to the Trans Europe Halles network on the development of cooperation and support of organisations from Eastern Europe.
The training session will be held in English.
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ZMINA:Resilience Capacity Building programme: Cultural Project Management series
Do you want your organisation to grow, build international partnerships, and successfully manage projects at a European level? As part of the ZMINA:Resilience project, we are opening the doors to our Capacity Building programme.
What to expect in the ZMINA:Resilience programme? Our educational cycle covers 5 key thematic areas essential for a modern cultural organisation:
- Cultural Project Management (Starting now!)
- Accessible Culture
- Green Culture
- Communication
- Participatory Methods
ZMINA: RESILIENCE is a cooperation between Izolyatsia (UA), Trans Europe Halles (SE) and Malý Berlín (SK), co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.
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