9.27.2007

Weak leaders need not apply

UMass to seek strong leader


(Springfield Republican)


The university's search committee is looking for someone with a "track record," the paper says. Also - I'm just guessing here - someone who works well in a fast-paced environment.

That's something just about every want ad says now, isn't it? "Must work well in a fast-paced environment." How many guys do you figure show up for job interviews and say, "Naww, Dude, I'm looking for something in a slow-paced environment"? I don't know anybody who works in a slow-paced environment any more except, maybe, mattress testers. 

And wait! There's more!

After the meeting, Wilson [that'd be Jack Wilson, the university president] said he is looking for a leader for the flagship, but does not see the leadership limited to the Amherst campus [UMass has a campus in Boston too].

"The flagship is not a solo act," he said. "The flagship leads a fleet; it's part of a team."

So somebody else can lead the university - you get to lead the fleet! That's what I call a good deal, Bunky. Maybe you ought to call Jack.


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