Since we are a brand new production group, we've been quick to begin to set a franchise (commercial identity) for ourselves. We thought it would be fun to split the group down the middle and have the two sides compete to see who could create the better brand.It's been interesting to see how the competition has changed the relationships between the two sides of the company. Of course, the competition is a healthy one, (we're all normal and friendly when the day is over), but being as competative as we all are, it gets a little intense.
The main issue that I see is that the company is made up of leaders, (and strong ones at that), and very few who are content in following. As a result We are beginning to notice subtle authority clashes and minor power struggles among the members of the group.
Now, having a company full of driven workers, all with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative should be a good thing.
The result should always be that the job gets done with excellence.
However, this will not be the case if the workers all want to sit in the BIG CHAIR and bark out the orders.
It takes followers and leaders to ensure that any team is successful, and everyone, regardless of their status, should possess the ability to both be a leader, but also a follower when the time is appropriate. If your art requires you to work with a team and you can't truthfully say that you show both of these skills, then you better figure out how you will make this a part of your personality.
It takes followers and leaders to successfully run a company, and it's better that the new company has learned this lesson early in the game. We should be operational and moving at full force In about a week's time, (I'll reveal our brand to you then), so look out for us!
- The Artist
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