Orchestras are a Great Organizational Model

Date last updated 3:51 pm Apr 9th, 2007

What makes beautiful music? Strategy, Planning, Knowledge and Coordinated Execution

Think about it; a group of individuals divided into sections working together to produce the perfect product. Each one has a copy of the business plan (the music), understands their role in execution, is well trained on how to get the best performance (sound) from their tool (instrument), and is under the direction of a manager (conductor).

One thing that sets an orchestra apart from many other organizations, however, is the degree to which the employees understand their role and connect to the mission. During the course of a given performance there are places where individuals or groups are featured, but the goal is to have seamless transitions throughout the entire performance. The achievement of this goal is the essence of collaboration.