Title: The playful project manager : a case study of theatre director Þorleifur Örn Arnarsson
Abstract:This research’s objective is to determine if and what project management can gain from the theatre directing methods of Þorleifur Orn Arnarsson. A case study methodology was utilized in order to answe...This research’s objective is to determine if and what project management can gain from the theatre directing methods of Þorleifur Orn Arnarsson. A case study methodology was utilized in order to answer the research question. Þorleifur’s latest project, Njala, has received exceptional reviews for untraditional and creative interpretation of one of the most beloved Icelandic saga. A variety of methods were used in order to gather information about Þorleifur’s methods. Personal interviews, documentary series about Icelandic theatre productions, television interviews and the author’s personal experience of the show were utilized to reach a conclusion. Results of the research indicate that Þorleifur’s methods are worth sharing and that the field of project management can gain by incorporating his methodology. His modern ideas about the role of the director, his ability to build trust and motivate the project team, his ability to determine the appropriate division of labour, his emphasis on inspiring and sustaining a creative environment and his ability to give a project team full freedom to explore can really be an important addition to the field of project management.Read More
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Date: 2016-08-04
Language: en
Type: article
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