Pensato is a concept that was born out of the conviction that art can make an important contribution to the business world, both economically and creatively. What started out as an attempt to support the music ensembles financially, turned out to be a powerful learning experience that takes us into uncharted territory of learning. We discovered that the rehearsals of top-notch orchestras and ensembles represent an unprecedented source of deep learning for management teams. Eavesdropping a rehearsal of a renowned orchestra is always a unique experience.

The focus and dedication of the musicians creates a real momentum. When we say that music is a metaphor it means that music can carry meaning beyond the literal and the tangible. In other words, music is a vehicle that allows us to discover things that we are unable of articulating and knowing otherwise. This may explain the lifting sensation of a rehearsal and the discoveries by participating management teams. What sets Pensato apart from other management education is that the learning is triggered, not transmitted. Learning as it should be! 

EXPERIENCE-BASED LEARNING

Let’s face it: Management training is dead. We don’t need another classroom training to cram 180 slides into our heads. What we need is real learning that sparks something from within. Management education goes deeper when it is experience-based. Pensato lets you discover the emotional power of music. That’s the idea, and it works!

MUSIC AS A SENSE-MAKING

LANGUAGE

Metaphor is the power plant of poetry and music. Music is as a sense-making language, a compelling story that communicates things that are beyond our reach. It is metaphor that most produces knowledge. It can name the unnamable and communicate the unknowable. This is what the Pensato learning concept is all about. 

"Without Music life would be a mistake"

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Dominique Dejonghe

Guest Director

Luc Galoppin

Guest Director