Case Study: Walton Arts Center
I think some of the key facts and critical issues presented in this case is that the Walton Arts Center has seen some turnaround for the better since Anita Scism came on as the second President of the Center. Even though her predecessor; Bill Mitchell was primarily responsible for the success and growth of the center; he resigned to take over as President of another performing arts center in Virginia. He recommended Anita to be the interim president because at the time she was the senior vice president. I think that Scism took the bull by it horns and plowed right ahead in this position. By working with Mitchell she already knew what she wanted for the future of the center. She picked up right where Mitchell has left off and she started with