Introduction

“Mythe & Opera” addresses workplace-related themes from the angle of a foundational myth and an opera. The aim is to draw comparisons between the experiences of famous figures from literature – their stories, trials and tribulations, resources – and the issues facing managers today and the methods they use at work.

Content

“Mythe & Opéra” is an invitation to listen to the unique but very different stories of three independent women. Each of these women meticulously defined their own inspiring, dynamic and recognised leadership style and then consolidated it vigorously within a patriarchal environment. However, this was not achieved without resistance, first from within and then from without.

These independent women found their voice, discovered their resources, made their demands, built alliances, developed strategies and reshaped structures, and, in doing so, freed themselves in order to embody with intelligence the concept of independence and profoundly renew it in the epochs that they lived in.

These independent figures are not only inspiring for women. Penelope’s demand for independence, Pamina’s founding initiative, Léonore’s candid words… relate to all audiences. Interestingly, these great stories have all chosen women to embody them.

To mark the end of this programme, the final session of the seminar is followed by an evening at the opera so that participants may relive, at close quarters, the major challenges faced by these great independent figures.

Target audiences

This “Campus” programme seminar is open to all members of the Group Management Meeting and to participants in “Perspective” and “Trajectoire”. 

Seminar materials

The materials are provided by the trainer at the end of the training programme.