The Power of Music Thinking Innovation patterns and improvisation in organisations with Wolfgang Stark
Jun 15, 2021
Wolfgang Stark, an expert in organizational and community psychology, discusses the intriguing link between sound, innovation, and collaboration. He illustrates how jazz improvisation can enhance organizational dynamics and transform business practices. The conversation highlights unique tools like the Reactable, which fosters co-creation among non-musicians. Stark also critiques traditional education for stifling creativity and advocates for a more adaptable approach to learning, emphasizing the importance of improvisation in uncertain times.
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Jazz Concert Sparked Research
- Wolfgang Stark attended a memorable jazz concert called Music Over the Water integrating nature and music.
- This inspired him to explore collaboration with jazz musicians in his research about organizational processes.
Reactable Enables Musical Co-Creation
- Wolfgang Stark used The Reactable, a musical table device playable by non-musicians, to explore organizational sound.
- People enjoyed expressing their work roles musically, fostering creativity and collaboration.
Drawing Scores Translated to Music
- Participants drew organizational scores which musicians then interpreted into live music.
- This led to surprising, mind-opening experiences seeing their work as musical expression.