Drew McManus
The “Challenges” Facing Interlochen Part 1
Sun, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
Picking up where I left off from the end of the decision making articles (Part 1 & Part 2), I am now going to begin examining Interlochen’s challenge system in detail. We’ll begin by examining the challenge system that has been eliminated as well as the current system the Interlochen administration has created to replace
The “Challenges” Facing Interlochen Part 2
Sun, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
To continue where I left off in The “Challenges” Facing Interlochen Part 1, I’ll now focus on the specific rationale behind why the old challenge system (hereto referred to as “challenges”) was eliminated and list the goals of the new audition policy.
THE SKY IS FALLING!!!
Fri, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
No, this isn’t just another doom and gloom "the sky is falling" article, sorry to sucker you in with the headline. Instead, I want to take some time to look at the term "crisis" and create some perspective. "Crisis" is word that’s being thrown around right now in this industry. As a result, there’s a
The Negotiation Process: How It Works
Thu, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
The first step at better understanding how your local orchestra functions as an organization is to understand the basic principles behind the document that deals with nearly every facet of its operations: the CBA, or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Every major orchestra in America, regardless of union affiliation, has some form of a contract that exists
The Wrong Way To Make A Decision Part 2
Tue, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
To continue where we left off in Part 1,we will resume our examination of the flaws in the research process of a major institutional decision.
