Sightline: Strategic plans that gather momentum not dust

by Rebecca Sutherns

Sightline spells out the why and the how of collaborative strategy building. It pragmatically explains how to establish a clear destination with your team, while staying flexible about the routes you take to get there. With an emphasis on community building organizations, it’s a go-to resource for leaders craving clarity and conviction when responsiveness and adaptability are also required.

216 pages, Paperback

Published September 15, 2020

Reviews

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an educator, I wasn't sure how much I would be able to get out of this book but it turned out I was immediately scribbling notes and recommending it to friends and colleagues. There were a number of practices and philosophies the author goes over in great detail that I immediately was able to work into my own teaching practice. Having a vision of where I needed my students to end up has helped me improve my long-term and backwards design planning. Additionally, there are a number of gems from this book that I have used as a basis for teaching my own students about goal setting and, more importantly, follow through. I look forward to passing this book on to principals and teachers in the future, as I know they will get just as much out of it as I have.

I recommend this book to everyone, it may seem strange to read a business book for fun but trust me, we can all work on learning how to set and accomplish our goals. The mindset this book presents is beneficial to all!

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thorough, well-written, concise book that walks the reader through collaborative strategy building. An essential read for anyone who is in the role of helping leaders make good decisions. It will also be a valuable tool for any organization beginning a strategic planning journey. Enjoyable to delve into the varying suggestions found throughout this very helpful, easily-used book.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has lots of great specific tips and tools to help with strategic planning. It's written in an accessible way in that it's not too long, includes practical examples, and lots of great stories to support the ideas.