Decision Quote by Phyllida Lloyd
“In management terms, directing opera certainly prepares you for a film set: the magnitude of it, the experts in other fields that you have to call on. Both are massive ensemble jobs in which there's incredible pressure to get things done on time and on budget - so much so that making the wrong decision may be better than making no decision at all.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing directing opera and film, 2020
Directing opera teaches skills transferable to film, such as managing large teams, budgets, and high‑pressure decisions.
In simple terms: Opera directing prepares you for film production challenges.
Key Takeaway
Apply opera leadership lessons to film.
Themes
leadership
production
decision‑making
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
professional
strategic
When to use this quote
- film set
- theatre production
- executive meetings
Key Concepts
ensemble management
budget constraints
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to act decisively?
- How do you balance risk and timeliness?
A Different Perspective
Making a wrong decision may be worse than indecision.
