In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
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In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
BONUS: How Team Satisfaction Fuels Creative Powerhouses, with Steve Wynne
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
14 minutes
3 months ago
BONUS: How Team Satisfaction Fuels Creative Powerhouses, with Steve Wynne
What happens when someone who's always felt like an outsider builds a company that wins "Best Place to Work" not once, but twice? And how do you create an environment where genuine care for your team becomes your competitive advantage?
In this episode recorded at our live Sheffield event, Amit Patel is in conversation with Steve Wynne, the CEO of production company Strawberry Blond, to explore how unconventional leadership can build extraordinary workplace culture. From his working-class roots near Liverpool to founding a production company that prioritizes people over profit margins, Steve shares how questioning "the way things have always been done" led to sustainable success.
Steve reveals why he refuses to accept 12-hour shoots and how his team's recognition means more than any industry accolade.
The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding.
What it means to win workplace awards based on team feedback
Challenging industry norms around working hours and production culture
Why looking after junior team members should be a priority
The relationship between team wellbeing and business success
The value of questioning established practices
Chapter Markers
(00:00) Introduction with Keith Arrowsmith
(01:41) Strawberry Blonde's Best Place to Work Award
(02:17) Creating a Positive Company Culture
(04:02) Challenging Industry Norms
(08:32) The Role of Workwise for Screen
(11:16) Conclusion and Final Thoughts with Keith Arrowsmith
LINKS
WorkWise for Screen: https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/
Keith Arrowsmith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitharrowsmith/
Tacita Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacitasmall/
BFI: https://www.bfi.org.uk/
National Lottery: https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/
Steve Wynne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wynnesteve/
Strawberry Blond TV: https://www.strawberryblond.co.uk/
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
