{"id":15360,"date":"2026-03-19T11:16:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.m2act.ch\/?post_type=toolbox&p=15360"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:12:32","slug":"from-thread-to-needle-building-sustainable-governance","status":"publish","type":"toolbox","link":"https:\/\/www.m2act.ch\/en\/toolbox\/from-thread-to-needle-building-sustainable-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"From thread to needle \u2013 building sustainable governance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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This video follows the strategic retreat conducted by Costumi\u00e8res & Cie<\/a> in 2025 with the support of Migros Culture Percentage m2act. It documents a key moment of collective reflection in which the board reviewed how the association operates and contemplated its values and future needs. This video provides a testimony of this crucial moment for the organisation and a way of sharing it with the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does this tool consist of?<\/h3>\n

This tool is a documentary video showing what happened before and after the retreat in the words of those involved. It outlines the collective process that led to the drawing-up of Costumi\u00e8res & Cie’s charter and working conditions<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What’s the purpose of this tool?<\/h3>\n

The processes of collective reflection, governance and organisational transformation are rarely captured. This video reveals how a brief but intensive period of time can have a profoundly transformative impact on a group if properly supported. It shows how \u2013 in a cohesive environment where people listen to each other \u2013 unexpected collective collaboration can be achieved \u2013 at both human and structural level.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What can this tool do?<\/h3>\n

The video allows its audience to share in a real-life experience of group work, inspires other associations or cultural groups and puts the tools produced by Costumi\u00e8res & Cie in context. It helps people understand the human, political and professional issues involved in the cultural sector.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whom is this tool designed for?<\/h3>\n

This tool is aimed at Costumi\u00e8res & Cie members, cultural associations, institutions, partners, funding providers and anyone interested in issues related to collective governance, working conditions and structural organisation in the arts sector.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Additional toolbox by Costumi\u00e8res & Cie<\/h3>\n

Working conditions for the costume industry<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n