An ongoing problem in this business is the distinct disconnect between board members and musicians. I recently had a conversation with the director of a Mid-Atlantic area PAC that regaled me with a conversation he recently had with one of his local symphony’s board members…
Month: February 2006
Examining Dallas’ “Bold Plan For Greatness” – Conclusions
Strategic plans are only as good as the people designing and implementing them. As such, a properly designed plan implemented by a core of capable executive managers, board leaders, and the music director can serve as a vehicle to limitless accomplishments…
Examining Dallas’ “Bold Plan For Greatness” Part 1
In 2004, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra initiated a 10 year strategic plan with the goal of establishing the organization as one of the top five American orchestras in artistic level and a community landmark similar to the Dallas Cowboys. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to review Dallas’ plan and talk to their president and CEO, Fred Bronstein, about how the organization plans to reach their goals…