A unique perspective on leadership:
The analogy of an orchestra
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THE CONDUCTOR'S PERSPECTIVE - ANALOGY
For those in leadership conducting in a figurative sense is part of their everyday life. The Conductor’s Perspective shows how this literally translates into the world of conductors and their orchestra.
Conductors are responsible for the performance of their team without actually contributing operatively to the outcome: It’s the only musician who does not play a single note. At the same time, they are leading highly talented experts with skills they themselves do not possess, trapped in a quite inflexible organizational structure.
Orchestras are well able to play together even without a conductor. Therefore, giving the upbeat and beating time is not at the core of the conductor’s duty. But then what is it? What is the conductor’s role in this constellation? What’s the added value? And what does it mean to make music instead of playing notes?
FORMATS
Topic „Collaboration“
- Lecture with brass quintet: This lecture focuses on the topic of "Teaming”. Together with five brass players you experience what makes a good team, which typical obstacles prevent teamwork and how to come to a great performance. – Duration approx. 60min
- Keynote „Artists vs. Managers“: The daily challenges that arise in cultural institutions between artists and non-artists with their differing needs are also found in many service industries. Clinics, law firms, consulting companies, tourism companies and many others experience an imbalance between their customer-oriented groups of employees and those not directly dealing with customers. Frequent causes are sensory deprivation, valency decline and goal duality (arts vs. economics). This lecture shows how to face these challenges in order to achieve a corporate culture of appreciation and constructive, effective cooperation.
Topic „Leadership“
- Workshop with live orchestra: Become part of a professional orchestra without playing an instrument yourself. Seated on the stage among the musicians, experiencing close up the impact of excellent or counterproductive leadership. You observe how the system orchestra works as an agile organization. You find out how a group of highly individual specialists turns into a team that follows a joint purpose. You reflect on leadership either as an observer or from the podium with the conductor’s baton in your hand. The thought-provoking workshop takes place interactively between the conductor, musicians and participants. – Duration approx. 2h, expandable
- Keynote or Workshop with videos: Experience an entertaining lecture or workshop with fascinating stories, illustrating videos and interactive elements, without hiring a full symphony orchestra. – Duration approx. 30min-6h. Can also be combined with orchestra workshop.
- Online Masterclass and Virtual Training: In summer 2020, Raphael von Hoensbroech created elaborately produced video material together with the Cologne Chamber Orchestra. This resulted in two new formats: an online masterclass of 7 modules that can be accessed any time, as well as a live virtual training via zoom meetings. See trailer. – Duration ca. 2.5h or on request, online masterclass 7x15min
For full day offerings in combination with the analogy of theater please refer to www.arts-perspectives.com
WHY MUSIC
Learning is sustainable if content is not only transmitted on an intellectual, but also on an emotional level. With the help of music this is precisely where The Conductor’s Perspective comes in.
The workshop teaches a constructive, flexible management concept based on vision, structure and trust, which shapes a powerful, team oriented corporate culture. In addition to the content the analogy of music also provides the emotional basis. Psychology has shown that what we learn in this way is better retained in the memory and also more easily recalled.
The bridge between sitting in the orchestra and your daily management routine is understood intuitively but is also consciously reflected on in the workshop.
CONDUCTOR
Dr. Raphael von Hoensbroech is artistic director and general manager of the Konzerthaus Dortmund, one of European’s leading concert halls (member of the European Concerthall Organization). After studying Musicology, Philosophy and Law he joined the Boston Consulting Group for eight years. There he gained valuable business insight into various corporate and leadership cultures. 2013 he became the Managing Director of the Konzerthaus Berlin. Since 2018 he lives together with his wife and five children in Dortmund.
For many years, Raphael was also active as conductor and violinist. Versed in leadership from the artistic perspective as well, he brings together years of experience from the different worlds of management into his workshops and keynote speeches. For more than 10 years in his leadership sessions Raphael works with leading orchestras worldwide (see references).
MEDIA
PUBLICATIONS
Severin, Raphael und Alexis von Hoensbroech
Das Peripetie-Prinzip
Die Kunst wirksamer Führung
September 2017
REFERENCES
Clients: AlJazeera, AXA, BCG, Bertelsmann, Bilfinger, BMW, Consumer Goods Forum, Daimler, Deutsche Telekom, E.ON, Globe Telecom, HELLA, LBBW, Otis, Quality Austria, Sanofi, Shell, Spectaris, Thyssenkrupp, VR-Banken, HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt and others
- "Your presentation at our strategic offsite made a dramatic impact in evolving our culture."
- "I've seen ten million presentations on leadership styles ... seeing it in a totally different environment was reinvigorating for my thought process."
- "Leading – as conducting – is multitasking and always being a step ahead – knowing exactly where the music is going. Today I experienced this myself."
- "A once in a lifetime experience!"
Orchestra: The workshops are held with leading orchestras that we book wherever your summit takes place (so we do not have to fly in orchestras), such as Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Deutsches Kammerorchester Berlin, Münchener Kammerorchester, Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra, London Mozart Players, Danish National Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonie Zuidnederland, Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and many more
BOOKING / CONTACT
- We come to where you are (worldwide): In an exclusive setting for between 10 – 150 participants or as a large stage show
- We hire professional orchestras (25-60 musicians) locally from the area where your company or the leadership conference is located
- Workshops in English or German
- As a separate seminar or as part of leadership development meetings or congresses
- Requirement: Concert hall stage or large conference room
- Musical experience or knowledge is NOT required
Annette Gerling
Speaker Management
Fon +49 - 211 - 163 740 44
Mobil +49 - 176 - 304 549 57
a.gerling@speaker-management.eu
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