Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
The HR & Payroll Partnership
Matt Sullivan
Sr. HR Manager, Hallmark Services Corp. matt_sullivan@hscil.com
1:10 – 1:15
1:15 – 1:25
1:25 – 1:45
1:45 – 2:05
2:05 – 2:10
Fun
Fun
Fun
Fun
Fun
Agenda
A Jazz Ensemble
Rhythm Section plays chords and rhythms that outline the song structure and accompany the soloist or main melody.
guitar, piano/organ, bass, and drums
Horn Section plays the main melody, often called the “lead” or “head”, which is used as the starting point of improvisation
trumpet, saxophone, trombone, and winds
Making Music
Rhythm
(Payroll)
Song
(Objectives)
Audience
(Internal Customers)
Musical Notes
(Information)
Stage
(Systems)
Horns
(HR)
Jazz & Improvisation
From the Latin “improvisus” meaning “unforseen, unexpected”
What drives improvisation?
Environment
Inner feelings
Your brain on improv
Improvisation is a process…
The Way of Improvisation
1.
Play (engage)
2.
Let Yourself Fail (let go of fear)
3.
Listen (willingness to change)
4.
Say “Yes” (move the story forward)
5.
Say “And” (create something)
6.
Play the Game (rules create games)
7.
Relax & Have Fun
The Way of Improvisation – Dave Morris, TEDxVictoria 2011
Improv @ Work
Have an impact (play)
Take action & trust others(let yourself fail)
Consider the other points of view (listen)
Collaborate to serve the customer (say “yes, and”)
Establish the rules (play the game)
Celebrate wins (relax & have fun)
Appendix
Drexler / Sibbet Team Performance Model
Team Performance
Thank You!
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20 th Annual IL Statewide 2013
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