Beethoven in the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons from the Orchestra

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“I am the orchestra. I have many parts, and they are all important, but I make of them something far superior to what any is by himself. And although each instrument is different and proud to be different, when they all come together, each forgets his individuality and each does his share in the realisation of a mightier goal than any can attain alone.”Donald Elliot

BOOK NOW: Call Lizzy Mafalo on (011) 880-9749 or forward this email to Lizzy with your contact details.

QualityLife Company invites you and your team to a unique morning with conductor Richard Cock and leadership consultant Debby Edelstein and a 9-piece chamber orchestra as we learn about the similarities between conducting music and leading an organisation.

Join this mini-workshop to discover:

How to be a better leader through a musician’s-eye view of a conductor at work
How to keep the percussion and the piccolos in your team on the same page
Leadership lessons from the conductor on how to inspire a bigger vision for a team
How to combine passion and discipline for the kind of performance which achieves a standing ovation at work.

Programme:

Leading an orchestra is a vivid metaphor for leadership and the irrepressible Richard Cock and his orchestra will demonstrate harmonious team-work in action. Join us to learn why recognizing abilities and getting people to work to their full potential should be the goal of every team leader.

Note: This workshop can be facilitated in-house.

Forum Facilitators

Debby Edelstein

Debby Edelstein is an accomplished speaker and facilitator on leadership both locally and internationally, who is highly regarded for her ability to facilitate conversations among groups of all sizes. She is founder and host of three annual conferences which she chairs and moderates: The Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, The Inspired Teachers Conference and WiredWomen Conference. Her love of music has ensured that musical interludes have become a regular feature at QualityLife Company conferences.

Company: Quality Life Company
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
Website: http://debbyedelstein.com/
Phone: (011) 880-9749

Richard Cock

Richard is a revered conductor and choral trainer. He graduated from the Cape Town College of Music and then won a scholarship to the Royal School of Church Music in England. He returned to SA where through his innovation he breathed new life into the National Symphony Orchestra, and has been elected a Fellow of the Royal School of Church Music for his services to church music in South Africa. He also founded the SABC Choir and the SABC Chamber Choir, and was part of the committee responsible for the integration of the new national anthem of South Africa. Richard has infused QualityLife Company’s annual Soul of Business Conference with music for the last three years.

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