Yesterday, the 27th of August 2021, was Wear It Purple Day. Wear It Purple Day is about raising awareness of the challenges faced by young LGBTQIA+ individuals in our communities. It’s about creating safety for young people to express who they are and supporting them to be their authentic selves in everything they do. By […]
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More than ever, there are increasing concerns amongst employees of job security, financial security and even the future of their industry. As the world still grapples with the continuing onslaught and partnering fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever for organisations to approach decisions and actions with empathy toward their most valuable […]
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A look at some of the challenges that orchestras face in securing philanthropic support from Millennials and Gen Z. Millennials are currently the largest living generation comprising 31.5% of the global population. They will soon be surpassed by Gen Z (an even younger generation) which are expected to make up 32% of the worldwide community by […]
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In a recent article which appeared in The Baltimore Sun, arts journalist Mary Carole McCauley examined the trying times that the Baltimore Symphony is currently facing, and what three other US orchestras have done to wrangle themselves out of similar circumstances. Please see the original article here. This article provides some great insights, and below […]
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I’m not going to put my hand up here and say that people management is easy. It’s not. Humans are such infinitely complex beings all with our own unique nuances, and that’s what makes us wonderful. And, it’s also what can make it hard for leaders to stay in tune with their teams. When management […]
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Kane Moroney 