The Business Orchestra: What Can the IT Executive Learn from Music?

by David N. Rasmussen

Do you play a musical instrument? Do you sing? Did you ever study music or play in a band? Many of us have. In fact, studies show that a musical background is a key factor for recruiting successful software development workers. Now, take that a step further and think about the similarities between leading a band and leading an IT business. This Executive Report by David N. Rasmussen explores those similarities and identifies critical success factors that are common to both. Beyond focusing our management attention on the technical attributes of IT, what can we learn from successful musical organizations that can help us better deliver outstanding IT performances that exceed stakeholder expectations?

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The Business Orchestra: What Can the IT Executive Learn from Music?1 April 2007