Co-creativity, negotiation, time-management
The Percussion Workshop is an interactive 60-minute event for up to 40 people that brings a new perspective on creativity, skills, negotiation, time-management and how to prepare and deliver a successful performance.
The session begins with a short introduction to music as a metaphor for a new business culture. Each participant is then handed a handheld percussion instrument and invited to join a small band of 3-6 players. The bands are given 30-minutes to create an original piece of music which they will perform for the entire group. The session concludes with a debrief of each performance, and an interactive discussion about how the creative process relates to a business environment.
CASE STUDY... PwC
In 2019, PwC engaged Music & Management to deliver a series of Percussion Workshops for future leaders of the firm. It was part of a graduation event for those who had completed a one-year leadership development programme. Key themes were around having a collaborative mindset, being flexible, managing conflict and dealing with ambiguous information.
“Thank you so much again for the session you ran for us - it went down fantastically well, as I knew it would…”
Marco Amitrano, CEO of PwC UK
CASE STUDY... Gemalto
In 2005-7 Gemalto (formerly Gemplus) engaged Music & Management to provide a series of drumming workshops and presentation about leadership, teamwork and creativity in music. It was arranged by th AC3 Formation (Paris).
"You did a terrific job and your presentation and training session was much appreciated by the participants. I hope you enjoyed your weekend in Marseilles..."
Christie Deydier, Director of Training & Development, Gemalto
CASE STUDY... Sandoz
During 2010-14 the pharmaceutical company Sandoz engaged Music & Management to provide a series of interactive percussion workshops for their senior management teams in Germany.
"Music & Management creates magic through a thought-provoking, instructive and fun presentation. They worked with leaders from Sandoz and used music as a metaphor for leadership and team effectiveness. Their methods are novel, interactive and applicable. Highly recommended..."
Gloria Harris & Marty Pollock, Consultants, Sandoz
CASE STUDY... Airbus
Airbus is Europe's largest aeronautic company. In 2006, EADS (as it was known until 2014) engaged Music & Management to provided a series of afternoon percussion workshops at their Academy near Bordeaux. This was followed an evening presentation about playing in orchestras and jazz bands. It was attended by senior executives from across France, Germany, Holland and the UK.
"From the various comments received so far from our participants, it seems that the Summer Academy was very well appreciated. From my colleagues at the CBA, I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for having made our first program a wonderful success..."
Mahan Amarnath, Corporate Business Academy, AIRBUS/EADS
Experiences
Sit within a live orchestra, listen to the music and engage in an interactive discussion about leadership, collaboration, listening and trust…
Listen to a jazz band and discuss improvisation, creativity, flexibility, risk-taking and change within a fast-moving commercial world…
Hear a string quartet perform a classical masterpiece and discuss the coordination and precision needed for high level performances...
Compare a classical and jazz approach to music and business, and discuss how to integrate strategic alignment and creative independence...
Observe the creative process as a multi-cultural group of musicians transform a famous piece of classical music into something new...
Hear an orchestral conductor and jazz musician talk about musical leadership, teamwork and innovation and how it applies to the world of business...
Dinner courses are interspersed with interludes providing insights into leadership, teamwork and innovation from the world of music...