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Thinking back to chapter's 2 and 3 of Brewer and Westerman (2018), watch the TedTalk, Lead like the Great Conductors, by Itay Talgam (link below). Based on your understanding of classical and humanistic approaches to organizational communication, choose one conductor reviewed in Talgam's talk and critically analyze their approach to conducting an orchestra. Relate your analysis to one theory/approach discussed in the chapters in order to demonstrate your understanding of the content and your ability to apply it to practical situations.
As you watch the TedTalk, keep the following question in mind: How do a conductor and orchestra correlate to an organization? By doing so, you will be able to identify specific approaches and theories to organizational communication.
https://www.ted.com/talks/itay_talgam_lead_like_the_great_conductors
Textbook Reference: Brewer, E. C., & Westerman, J. (2017). Organizational Communication: Today’s Professional Life in Context. Oxford University Press.
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Lead like The Great Conductors
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Lead like The Great Conductors
One of the conductors discussed in the Ted Talk is Riccardo Muti. He had a distinct
approach to leading the orchestra that was commanding, clear of expectations, and imposing. He
is energetic and fine with his details. The instructions are clear, including the sanctions that the
team members will face if they do not get it right. According to the speaker, Muti's strategy
works only to a certain extent. When Muti was asked why he conducts his orchestras like this, he
answered that he was responsible for his team's performance. However, as illustrated by the
speaker, Muti received a backlash from the musicians, who eventually let him go. One of the
musicians' biggest issues with Muti was his inability to let the team members grow. Essentially,
he was using the team members as instruments rather than partners. His overbearing nature,
characterized by immense control over his team, was a significant point of departure from his
team members. The conducting style in an orchestra can be compared to the various leadership
styles within the organi...