January 2022

Last week we talked about getting the best from every musician in your orchestra.  This week we want to discuss the performance of the symphony as a whole.  This is what it’s all about, the performance of the team. At the core, every orchestra and every organization’s raison d’etrê is to be more than the …

Why Collaboration in the Workplace Matters for Your Business Read More »

Today we expand the goal to obtain the best performance out of each of your musicians (employees) by looking into the psychology of motivation and culture for insights.  Let’s start with an end in mind – imagine musicians walking onto the stage with positive energy, a hop in their step and a smile on their …

The Power of Team Training: Motivate Your Team to Succeed Read More »

Today we explore how to obtain the best performance out of each of your musicians (employees).  To no one’s surprise, micromanagement is not considered the best method to improve individual performance. In a January 2021 article in the Harvard Business Review (Fisher, Amabile, Pillemer) How to Help (Without Micromanaging),  the authors discuss the subtle line …

Team Development: Let Your Team Contribute to Your Success Read More »