Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning Poll Results

Fri, Jan 1, 2008
This week’s Adaptistration poll on the value of artistic stakeholder input on an orchestra’s strategic planning process produced results that were both intriguing and not the least bit surprising…

Re-examining The Big Picture

Fri, Jul 7, 2007
Back in February, 2006 I published a four part series of articles which examined the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s strategic plan, called "A Bold Plan For Greatness." It seems Dallas isn’t the only orchestra looking to expand as the North Carolina Symphony recently released a strategic plan/capital campaign called "America’s Next Great Orchestra."…

Examining Dallas’ “Bold Plan For Greatness” – Conclusions

Fri, Feb 2, 2006
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 3

Thu, Feb 2, 2006
Continuing where Part II concluded, this installment will carry on by examining the final phase of Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s "Bold Plan For Greatness", a 10 year strategic plan designed to move the organization to the next level…

Examining Dallas’ “Bold Plan For Greatness” Part 2

Wed, Feb 2, 2006
Continuing where  Part 1 concluded, this installment will continue by examining the second phase of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s "Bold Plan For Greatness", a 10 year strategic plan designed to move the organization to the next level…