Describing Orchestrating

Here are some examples of Orchestraters describing their strength and defining what Orchestrating means to them

I love working with other people

I’m a natural team player

Bringing different people together to solve problems is what gets me out of bed in the morning

I am able to get things done through other people.

Orchestrating in your work place

Here are some of the ways Orchestraters use their strengths at work to have impact

By making sure that people at all levels contribute to the success of their organisation

Orchestrators find ways to enable people to operate as teams

They encourage a culture of collaboration and involvement

By breaking down barriers between functions and championing co-operation across organisational boundaries, silos, disciplines and units

Opportunities for Orchestrators

Here are some ideas about opportunities to use orchestrating at work

When new teams are coming together they work hard to find a shared sense of purpose

In complex situations they generate commitment by involving people and encouraging them to take responsibility for success

When individuals with diverse subject matter expertise are working together, orchestrators create set up mechanisms for the sharing of ideas and learning across functions.

Breaking down ‘silo mentality’

Barriers for Orchestrating

Here are some situations that Orchestraters might find frustrating or demotivating and wish to approach differently or keep away from

Organisations with siloed ways of working that don’t want to change

Teams or organisations that lack diversity

Hierarchical teams or organisations that operate in a command and control style