ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a case study of how a new first-time president worked to develop his administration into an effective team, how leadership succession planning improved the college, and how a significant financial crisis was overcome. Critical to any leadership team development, especially in times of crisis, is a strong, trusting relationship with the board of regents. The relationship between regents and the leadership team allowed the team to take on significant challenges with confidence because the regents were clear in their support of the college leadership team and the direction it was headed in. The initial general assembly was the first time the new college values that created a unified purpose for the leadership team were shared with the college community. For Amarillo College to reach its full potential, the college itself needed to embrace the same culture change established in the president's cabinet leadership team.
