Workast May Be The Project Management Tool You’ve Been Looking For
Mon, Jun 6, 2019
by Drew McManus
While there are no shortage of project management platforms to choose from, finding one that checks most of the boxes and doesn’t cost a fortune is a tall order. Recently, I discovered Workast and if you’re already using Slack, it may be exactly what you’ve been looking for to fill this void. To that end,
Let’s Elevate The Discourse Of Labor Disputes
Thu, Jun 6, 2019
by Drew McManus
As the Baltimore Symphony heads into what is looking like an all but certain knock-down, drag-out labor dispute, it’s worth mentioning a few points of opportunity all stakeholders can benefit from. First and foremost, it’s time to internalize the distinction between executives and staff within the larger administrative structure. Historically, during orchestra labor disputes, it’s
Killing Me Softly With Nomenclature
Wed, Jun 6, 2019
by Drew McManus
Do I know what makes a masterworks concert a masterworks concert? Of course I do…but why don’t you tell me what you think it means first then I’ll let you know if that’s what I thought. That’s an actual conversation I overheard a few years ago but never really stuck me until I presented at
Musician Dress Codes: The Topic With Staying Power
Tue, Jun 6, 2019
by Drew McManus
Overcoming tradition combined with the challenge of practicality conspire to produce increasingly elusive solutions when it comes to updating musician dress codes. Having said that, it’s always a bit irksome is when groups attempt to address the issue by throwing money at it in the form of custom designs. Yes, it’s fun to play what-if
Enough With The Millennial Bashing Already