Lift, Thrust, Drag, Weight
This presentation will compare flying with arts administration beginning with the physics of lift, thrust, drag, weight, and the ability to adjust in all sorts of situations that test leadership.The presentation will focus on strategies for success – whether it feels as if we are jumping off a cliff and forced to build an airplane on the way down or making major repairs midair. Like pilots, arts leaders need basic operating tools and to chart a course while continuing to modify their flight plan. If clouds form pilots know they need to rely on instruments for guidance. Like a flight attendant, leaders know that offering an early mid-air beverage or snack to one passenger allows them to focus on others. Both passengers and arts administrators get antsy, because of delays in reaching their destination.