A Day in the Life of a Coach: Sarah Burfitt, Team 4: June 17, 2010
Halfway there. It is day 14 of the program. I hate my alarm more and more each day. Yet, time is passing too quickly somehow. I love every moment of this program. These students never cease to amaze me with their talent and ability to take on any challenge.
Today, we launched our fifth project with HIMSS and the Medical Banking Project. The teams were charged with the responsibility of getting all key players in the health care industry to come together, analyzing the value proposition for each segment. My team, DK Consulting led by Margaret Durlacher, focused on understanding the interests and problems of healthcare providers. They have amazing critical thinking skills and got to the heart of the project quickly. As a nurse practitioner, I cannot wait to see what they create for this project!
Today was the last working day for the Oasis Center project. For those keeping track, the students are currently responsible for three (!) projects. I will miss my first team, as they have taught me so much over the past two weeks. Tomorrow morning, they will present to the Oasis Center panel on their ideas for empowering teens.
My friends warned me that I would never know exhaustion until Accelerator. I understand them now. Even though sleep is foreign to me, I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything. These students are learning and growing everyday, and I am right there with them. I can’t wait for the next 14 days.