Leading creative teams isn't easy, but there are some leadership tools you can use to ensure that you're on the right track.
Author Archives: Andy Brenits
What’s Next for Creative Leaders: Influence Without Management
You've transitioned from apprentice to master, yet find yourself asking "what's next in my career." The answer may surprise you.
What’s Next For In-House Leaders? Post-Mastery
What’s next for design leaders when they've reached that sought-after pinnacle of creative leadership—Director of Creative Services—and held it for a number of years?
3 Career Paths (Part 2): Agency, Freelance or In-House?
Andy Brenits follows up with more recommendations for choosing one of three design career paths.
3 Career Paths (Part 1): Agency, Freelance or In-House?
“Do what you love, and the money will follow.” So which of these three design career paths is for you?
3 Ways You Can Find a Great In-House Design Gig
Andy Brenits offers essential tips for finding an in-house design job.
Train the Trainer: Sharing Knowledge & Expertise on Creative Teams
Learn how creative leaders can provide the kind of training and development opportunities their staff needs, and how to leverage these skills at conferences like HOW Design Live.
Inspiration, Career Influencers and Design Heroes
I’m one of those lucky people who knew early on what I wanted to do when I grew up, and my parents always encouraged me to develop my talent. Growing up in a family full of business professionals I was encouraged to “do more art” rather than persuaded to focus on something else like...
4 Tips for Managing and Leading Creative Teams
I’ve had all kinds of bosses during the last twenty years. Some were great, while others…not so much. As my career progressed and I decided that I wanted to get into management, I naturally thought to myself “When I get there, I’m going to do it better.” Sound familiar? We all think we can...
In-House Business Startup Journal Part 12: Failure is an Option
No, the title is not a mistake. Sometimes, you have to let things fail. Our in-house business is like any other in that we need to keep trying new things in order to make progress. Sometimes, if you’re fortunate, things work the way you planned.