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IdeaSpies @ 2020.01.07 11:26 PM
Any implications for Boards as well re transparency? Should there be a difference?
Any implications for Boards as well re transparency? Should there be a difference?
Glenn Barnes @ 2020.01.08 2:41 AM
I think there is some nuance missing from Hossack's article. That is, not all disagreement is indicative of an issue of such importance that it needs a resignation on principle or public airing. Decision making at government or board level is usually focussed on finding the best fit solution that all constituents can live with. In cases where the best fit solution is found and agreed upon - and it breaches no one's fundamental principles - I see no reason for any individual who is a party to that decision to say, do or imply anything that undermines the group resolution. In such cases, "we have considered all the views and options and have come to an agreement on this way forward as being the most appropriate" should suffice for public comment.
I think there is some nuance missing from Hossack's article. That is, not all disagreement is indicative of an issue of such importance that it needs a resignation on principle or public airing. Decision making at government or board level is usually focussed on finding the best fit solution that all constituents can live with. In cases where the best fit solution is found and agreed upon - and it breaches no one's fundamental principles - I see no reason for any individual who is a party to that decision to say, do or imply anything that undermines the group resolution. In such cases, "we have considered all the views and options and have come to an agreement on this way forward as being the most appropriate" should suffice for public comment.
IdeaSpies @ 2020.01.08 3:03 AM
Thanks for the clarification Glenn. Media are very effective in publicising any disagreements.
Thanks for the clarification Glenn. Media are very effective in publicising any disagreements.
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