Why I Stopped Watching the New Year’s Concert
It is the second New Year’s concert during the COVID19 pandemic. And it seems that the Vienna Philharmonic and the Austrian Broadcasting Company (ORF) rather follow the motto of “The same procedure as every year” than actually stopping for a moment to consider the times we are living in. An old white man probably flown in by private jet conducts
The Complexity of Family Businesses
Our economy was started and is still driven by family businesses. Be it the baker around the corner or the global conglomerate. Family businesses are having a strong impact on our society because of their thinking in generations versus quarters. At the same time, they are some of the most complex companies to run because family ties and emotions mix
You are Great!
Especially musicians often have the feeling of not being good enough. I have seen the greatest stars coming off stage after a tremendous concert with the house on their feet, looking worried and unhappy about their performance. They felt they were not good enough.Today we have a name for that: It is the Imposter Syndrome. The Imposter Syndrome is a
Free Climbing Mount Corona
When you are mountain climbing, you quickly learn one golden rule: Only change one of the four positions you hold when moving forward. This means that you only move one hand or one foot while holding yourself with two hands or standing safely on your two feet. The three positions you are keeping are your safety and support system. Even
Slacking Off Does Not Need the Home Office
With the latest lockdowns due to COVID19 around the world, managers ask themselves about their teams’ productivity in the home office. A question raised quite often lately by executives in coaching sessions with me. But what is the underlying assumption? Executives seem to believe that they need to watch their employees working to ensure that they are productive. Well, that
Füttern Sie nicht die Dinosaurier der klassischen Musik!
Bernhard Kerres war zu Gast im 39. Digitalen Salon. Dort sprach er über den Einfluss der COVID19 Krise auf die klassische Musik Szene. Vor allem betont Bernhard, wie wichitg es ist, die unternehmerischen Musikerinnen und Musiker zu unterstützen. Eine Zusammenfassung gibt es hier: https://www.digitalcity.wien/39-digitaler-salon-nicht-die-dinosaurier-der-klassischen-musik-fuettern/
Kairos Momente – Der neueste Coffee & Coaching Podcast
Es gibt Momente im Leben, wo alles plötzlich richtig ist – all Stars are aligned. Das sind Kairos Momente, die selten und wegweisend sind. Inspiriert vom Buch, Der unendliche Augenblick, von Natalie Knapp (Rowohlt, Reinbek 2015) und vom Artikel, Kairos: Bereit für den günstigen Moment, von Sven Rohde in der Zeitschrift Psychologie Heute (01/2020) spricht Bernhard Kerres über diese einzigartigen
We Need A Classical Music Incubator!
When I spoke at the Nordic Orchestra Conference in Stockholm this fall, I argued for an incubator for classical music. My reasoning was pretty simple – although classical music is still in a great place it is in dire need of innovation. And innovation rarely comes from within systems. My push for a classical music incubator was probably seen as
Pirates for Classical Music
Abstract of a Key Note held at the Nordic Orchestra Conference on October 24th, 2018, in Stockholm, Sweden. Pirates find treasures. How they go about finding and getting them might be unorthodox and different. Classical music is a treasure. A great, living treasure. But we need to find new ways, unorthodox and different ones to spread our passion for classical
Marketing Without Money
Summary of a Marketing Workshop for the Classical Music Institutions in Stockholm on October 24th, 2018 Marketing has changed significantly over the last decade. Everyone speaks about digital marketing and is amazed by the possibilities. Data scandals have shocked people who have realized how much of their private digital lives is shared with advertisers. And arts institutions still need
Flying the Pirates Flag for Innovation
Over the last few months, I’ve had the joy of working with several companies on how to turn their innovative ideas into operating businesses. Many companies are often full of innovative ideas, but find it difficult to incorporate them and execute. I often recommend the book “Organizing Genius” by Warren Bennis. Although it is almost 20 years old, it is still
Stop Killing Classical Music
How often have you heard that classical music is dying lately? Articles and blog post cite statistics from declining record and ticket sales. They write about aging audiences and a lack of music education. But let us go back to the basics. Classical music has some of the greatest content in the world. The music of Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and
The Digital Future of Live Performances
Technology is taking over many part of our lives. Will that impact on live performances and on performing arts in general? Will digital technology substitute for live performances some day? Will audiences enjoy concerts rather in virtual reality than in concert halls? These and other questions were discussed in a key note given by Bernhard Kerres at the annual conference