Paul Robertson and the Medici String Quartet

Name: Paul Robertson and the Medici String Quartet (English version)
SKU: 607083

Austin, Robert D.;O'Donnell, Shannon

Product #:607083

Supplier:Harvard Business School

Discipline:Organizational Behaviour/Leadership

Setting:1971 - 2005

Details:Case (PDF) • 17 pages • 2007-02-09

Subjects:

Innovation Creativity Teams Managing yourself Collaboration and teams Organizational culture Organizational behavior

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Describes the approach to creative collaboration and leadership adopted by Paul Robertson as leader of one of the most highly regarded string quartets in recent history. Intended to prompt a discussion of a variety of issues surrounding management of creative ensembles. The topics discussed include: the nature and attainment of mastery (as opposed to technical competence); master and apprentice relationships; the details of collaborative work and workspace; and how to make preparations for world class performances.