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Creating an impactful Senior Leadership Team


Embedding an impactful Senior Leadership Team is the most significant project a founder can do to drive current, and future, value from their business and is a critical aspect of building to exit. But perhaps this scenario rings true for you? 

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HR advice and webinars from Croner


As part of your DBA membership you are able to access our HR and employment law partner, Croner's schedule of webinars and downloadable HR resources. View details and register.

Using design data to drive business decisions | DBA webinar


DBA In Focus [formerly the DBA Annual Survey Report] is your most powerful tool for benchmarking your business performance against the wider design industry. Register now to join us for the launch of the 2025 report from 4-5pm BST on Wednesday 22 October.

Date: 22/10/2025



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DBA Members’ Forum | August Summary


At August's DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by Lucy Mann and Nick Farrar, Founder and CEO of Shaped By for a great conversation about how to use August to build momentum for your new business pipeline through September and beyond. This is an August to do list!

06/08/2025


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DBA Online Learning | PR for Design Businesses


Use PR as a strategic tool to build your design agency’s reputation, attract ideal clients, and drive business growth in this focused 90-minute course from 3-4:30pm GMT on Tuesday 18 November.

Date: 18/11/2025



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DBA Online Learning | Building Balanced Client Partnerships


Designed for those in client-facing roles, this two-part masterclass will help you navigate the differing priorities between clients and agencies and build relationships that deliver great work. Taking place from 3-4:30pm GMT on Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 November.

Date: 11/11/2025



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DBA Online Learning | Translating the Brief


Transform your client's brief into a powerful tool that drives clarity, inspires great work and delivers effectiveness, with this practical two-part course for design professionals from 3-4:30pm GMT on Tuesday 4 and Thursday 6 November.

Date: 04/11/2025



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Discover! Creative Careers Month 2025: how to get involved


Could you provide design career experiences for 11-18-year-olds this November? Find out more about Discover! Creative Careers Month and help inspire the next generation of talent into design.

05/08/2025


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What led you to a career in design? How could you inspire others?


Whether you are a small company or a large employer, could you inspire young, diverse talent to consider a career in design? Here's how DBA member BAGGI helped young people Discover Creative Careers.

16/07/2025


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DBA Annual General Meeting 2025 | DBA Members only


The DBA’s AGM is the annual online gathering of the DBA Board of Directors with the membership. Join us online on Thursday 18 September at 4pm BST to cast your vote on new board members and look to the future of what lies ahead for the organisation, and the design industry.

Date: 18/09/2025



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