Visit the studio of ‘the world’s leading pop & jazz orchestra’ to observe orchestral dynamics and modern leadership. During a rehearsal of the Metropole Orkest, you will experience the organisational ecology of an orchestra firsthand. You will sit among the musicians, allowing you to perfectly observe how collaboration and direction take place in an internationally renowned top orchestra. Before the rehearsal, you will receive an introduction explaining how an orchestra functions. You will learn about the roles of the conductor, the concertmaster/leader, and the different instrument groups. With this information and a case assignment, you will then attend the rehearsal to see how leadership and collaboration work within the Metropole Orkest. Afterwards, you will engage in conversation with the musicians and discover, in a unique and inspiring way, the parallels with your own practice.
Key Learning Goals
1. Experiencing how to translate your vision to a group of highly different professionals.
2. Understanding whether to control or let go.
3. Learning to create an environment for peak performance.
4. Leading professionals that all together have more knowledge than you have as a leader.
5. Opening the colouring box of your organisation. How to use individual talents.
Advantages
• Creative inspiration: the experience of a top level performance.
• Gain unique insights into group dynamics from a completely new angle.
• Experience leadership challenges behind the stage.
• Be part of an icon of Dutch cultural heritage.
