Saturday, February 4, 2012

Being a Sailboat vs Powerboat

Leaders often feel they must develop elaborate five- or 10-year plans. This is a mistake, Parrott argues.
"I know what we have on our plate for the next 18 months," Parrott said. "What is after that I have no idea. But if we are good stewards and get the most out of what we have, the right opportunity will come along."
The key, he argues, is to be a sailboat rather than a powerboat. He uses the example of Belhaven's recent decision to buy the adult accelerated learning programs in Chattanooga and Atlanta from Covenant College.


Read more: djournal.com - Belhaven chief touts new book Jackson university s growth

Contrast with Bryan College's Vision 2020, particularly projects already completed.

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