The Role of Manager as Orchestra Leader

Consider a manager as the conductor of an orchestra. Each staff member is a finely tuned instrument designed to deliver the precise effect at just the appropriate moment. Without drums, the woodwinds would have no power. Without violins, the horns would have no finesse. It is the conductor’s purpose to align each instrument and note to create a harmony of music. If one instrument falters, they aren’t discarded – they are tuned and given direction. Each member works individually to collectively produce a masterpiece. Each relies on the direction of the conductor who coordinates the individual talents to produce the desired result. Sitting in the horn section, one hears mostly horns. Sitting in the drum section, one hears mostly drums. By enabling each member to do what he or she does best, the conductor oversees the process, directing overall effectivity. This creates a finished product that becomes infinitely more than the sum of its parts.