An orchestra is probably the best example of the importance of good leadership. The conductor needs to be both the leading role and the inspirational facilitator. A purely authoritarian management can neither create harmony nor the will to perform at your best with the instrument.
A conductor must be able to discuss with the orchestra and respond to the opinions of the individual musicians. A piece of music can be interpreted in different ways - conflicts are inevitable. The conductor has to solve the conflicts and agree all the musicians on a common denominator. In addition, there are only a few rehearsals before the premiere. The best performance is expected from the orchestra at the performance.
However, the management system of an orchestra is also well received in the private sector, since many comparisons can be drawn. Due to the clear goal of the performance, the team focuses on the essentials. The error culture forms itself: a musician notices himself when he makes a mistake - the concert cannot be interrupted. Thus, the focus is not placed on mistakes and the musician can work on them independently. For a good piece of music, the whole orchestra has to pull together - teamwork like in a picture book.
However, one interesting aspect has not yet been implemented in any company: the musicians - i.e. the employees - choose their conductor - i.e. the boss - themselves. The specification is passed on to the management, which then takes care of the negotiations with the manager. The orchestra /the team expresses their trust in the manager and the work can begin. This approach creates a long-term cooperation.
An orchestra can also be used as a role model when it comes to diversity and equality: when applying, the musicians play behind a curtain. This ensures that only the performance of the person is evaluated.
Take the conductor's leadership style as an example and encourage your employees to do their best.
