Project Description
Cross Currents
This extraordinary, interactive leadership theater presentation is staged as a lively debate between two of the most creative change agents and leaders of their time: Thomas A. Edison and George Westinghouse II. The event is hosted by Ms. Idabelle Firestone from her estate in Florida, with a special appearance by Mr. Henry Ford and Mr. Nicola Tesla. These titans of industry debate the necessity for technological change, and the processes and operations that must accompany such change. Ideological differences help to create the tensions between the principals, and questions from the audience inspire the three men, as well as Mrs. Firestone, to take strong positions. This is a study of different and often opposing leadership styles, ideologies, and beliefs. And when the young Henry Ford adds his radical ideas for motorized carriages and assembly lines, both Edison and Westinghouse begin to recognize that they, too, must change with the times.
Cross Currents
This extraordinary, interactive leadership theater presentation is staged as a lively debate between two of the most creative change agents and leaders of their time: Thomas A. Edison and George Westinghouse II. The event is hosted by Ms. Idabelle Firestone from her estate in Florida, with a special appearance by Mr. Henry Ford and Mr. Nicola Tesla. These titans of industry debate the necessity for technological change, and the processes and operations that must accompany such change. Ideological differences help to create the tensions between the principals, and questions from the audience inspire the three men, as well as Mrs. Firestone, to take strong positions. This is a study of different and often opposing leadership styles, ideologies, and beliefs. And when the young Henry Ford adds his radical ideas for motorized carriages and assembly lines, both Edison and Westinghouse begin to recognize that they, too, must change with the times.
This leadership theater program is structured as a live debate between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, hosted by Mrs. Harvey Firestone and featuring Mr. Henry Ford. A deep in-person dive into differing leadership styles and how inspiration drives innovation.
Key Concepts: Building creativity into work groups, the power of influence, creating “space” for young leaders.
Anchored Learning: Vision and risk vs certainty and profit. Aligning vision, values, people and work. Expanding opportunities for leadership at all organizational levels.
Total time needed for presentation and debrief: 2-4 hours
This leadership theater program is structured as a live debate between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, hosted by Mrs. Harvey Firestone and featuring Mr. Henry Ford. A deep in-person dive into differing leadership styles and how inspiration drives innovation.
Key Concepts: Building creativity into work groups, the power of influence, creating “space” for young leaders.
Anchored Learning: Vision and risk vs certainty and profit. Aligning vision, values, people and work. Expanding opportunities for leadership at all organizational levels.
Total time needed for presentation and debrief: 2-4 hours