The Orpheus Symphony

1. The Orpheus Symphony Philosophy: leadership is not the responsibility of one person; it is instead achieved through highly cohesive core groups/teams.

2. Main Principles Body I: Motivation * shared values and motivations create cohesiveness which eliminates the need for a solitary leader Body II: Strategy * common objectives and shared values lead to highly cohesive teams * leadership is shared if group members trust and respect each other Body III: Decision-Making * accomplished through constantly rotated and well-lead core groups Body IV: Work * providing feedback to one another is essential for creating these cohesive teams

3. Video of Orpheus Symphony http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNt6cYOCYs4

4. Body I: Motivation Background Part I * there is individual and group discontent in many orchestras Part II * self-expression and the individuality of musicians is limited by one person’s vision and direction Shared values and motivations create cohesiveness which eliminates the need for a solitary leader.

5. Body I: Motivation Shared Values and Cohesion Part I * shared values + shared goals = shared motivation Part II * group cohesion Shared values and motivations create cohesiveness which eliminates the need for a solitary leader.

6. Body II: Strategy Innovative Techniques Part I * “audience listening” Trust and respect among group members leads to highly cohesive teams.

7. Body II: Strategy Cohesion Part I * common objectives Part II * shared values Trust and respect among group members leads to highly cohesive teams.

8. Body II: Strategy Trust and Respect Part I * roles + accountability = trust Part II * behaviours + accountability = respect Trust and respect among group members leads to highly cohesive teams.

9. Body II: Strategy Summary Part I * common objectives and shared values lead to highly cohesive teams Part II * leadership is shared if group members trust and respect each other Trust and respect among group members leads to highly cohesive teams.

10. Body III: Decision-Making Introduction Part I * decisions are for all members to make Part II * accomplished through well-lead core groups which undergo constant rotation Replace one leader with well-lead core groups, whose positions are constantly rotated.

11. Body III: Decision-Making Leadership Part I * typical leaders in an orchestra * Orpheus does not fill these roles Part II * to survive, all members need to be a leader Replace one leader with well-lead core groups, whose positions are constantly rotated.

12. Body III: Decision-Making Core Groups Part I * “everyone is a leader, just not all at once” Part II * achieved through core groups Part III * structure/no hierarchy Part IV * make effective, collective decisions through consensus Replace one leader with well-lead core groups, whose positions are constantly rotated.

13. Body III: Decision-Making Rotation Part I * rotate according to expertise Part II * why use this approach? * develop everyone’s skills * keep all members involved Replace one leader with well-lead core groups, whose positions are constantly rotated.

14. Body III: Decision-Making Wrap-up Part I * everyone needs to step up and be a leader Part II * core groups/no hierarchy Part III * rotate positions to keep everyone involved Part III * how has this worked for Orpheus? Replace one leader with well-lead core groups, whose positions are constantly rotated.

15. Body IV: Work Background Part I * “revolving door or employees” * never the same musicians * unique challenge for performers Part II * similarity to contingent workers in business world Part III * how many absent members before the sound desired changes? Providing feedback to one another is essential for creating cohesive teams.

16. Body IV: Work Feedback Part I * giving feedback is essential Part II * substitute musicians must speak up to be successful Part III * feedback necessary to cohere performances Providing feedback to one another is essential for creating cohesive teams.

17. Body IV: Work The Results Part I * work from subtle cues Part II * organizational design theory * shared values and common objectives Providing feedback to one another is essential for creating cohesive teams.

18. Main Principles Body I: Motivation * shared values and motivations create cohesiveness which eliminates the need for a solitary leader Body II: Performance * common objectives and shared values lead to highly cohesive teams * leadership is shared if group members trust and respect each other Body III: Decision-Making * constantly rotated and well-lead core groups Body IV: Work * providing feedback to one another is essential for creating cohesive teams Leadership is not the responsibility of one person; it is instead achieved through highly cohesive core groups/teams.

19. The Orpheus Symphony Philosophy: leadership is not the responsibility of one person; it is instead achieved through highly cohesive core groups/teams.