Posted by Dr. Bob on December 31, 2008, at 11:02:16
In reply to Re: trying to figger what works, posted by Dinah on December 30, 2008, at 21:36:14
> yes, I do think there are times when a more visible show of support for deputy actions by you would be helpful. If only to show that you are aware of your responsibility for the board and for our actions, and that you are aware of our actions, and that ultimate responsibility and any blame involved lie with you.
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> My preference would be that if you are taking more of a supervisory than a direct day to day primary involvement role, that the traditional chain of command be applied to the Administrative Board. That you would check here periodically to review poster suggestions, etc. and that posters feel free to make complaints about deputies directly to you, with your agreement to take on the responsibility of reviewing and responding to those as you see fit. Because we are posters first, who have agreed to help you. Responsibility remains in your hands, which is where it belongs, and any changes that need to be made, should the deputy system remain, should be made in such a way to reflect that reality.Ultimate responsibility does remain with me. And I do think it might help if my support of deputy actions were more evident, both on the boards and when posters contact me directly. Looking ahead, one challenge may be supporting deputy actions without leading posters to feel unsupported.
Bob
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thread:870417
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