Change Management (London Symphony Orchestra)

Course Type: Case Study

This Harvard Business School case study session brings focus to the team-to-team dynamics of a professional symphony orchestra. Participants analyze and discuss how a conductor manages the challenges of leading multiple teams to a unified outcome, based on the Harvard Business School Case Study ‘London Symphony Orchestra’ set in 1993.

Objectives

  • To develop effective communication behaviors in groups that are deeply interconnected and assembled of deep subject matter experts

  • To use influence in relationships to support high-stakes execution

  • To develop fundamentals of systemic leadership and follower-ship in highly-complex organizations

Content

  • London Symphony Orchestra case facilitation

  • Organizational systems and communication

  • Motivating sub-groups toward a common vision

  • Team-to-team rivalries and collaboration

  • Relationships and communication

  • Keynote Speaker: NY Philharmonic French Horn Player Leelanee Sterrett (optional)