"For every deep and complex problem facing our society there is a simple answer, and it is wrong." - HL Menckin
I wanted to delve into this quote from from the "Change" presentation. I agree with the statement whole-heartedly. Yes, there are simple answers to every problem, but do those simple answers necessarily create a solution? Or, do they continue to extend the problem? Many times we come across problems in our departments, or among staff that we think can be expunged by getting rid of the person or ignoring the signs of the problem. This can create a temporary solution, but nothing that lasts forever. I believe that this statement relates specifically to change. Yes, we can create and utilize a simple answer, however, it is necessary to continue to change the answer and solution in an ongoing fashion so that the the solution never again presents itself as a new problem...ok, maybe that didn't quite make sense, but straightforward thinking says that change is continuous, or problems will continue to present themselves again and again until we realize that solutions must continue to be reformatted in order to stay current with our students and their growing knowledge.
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So what would your leadership style do when presented with problems? Are you the type to try and squash it, or are you the type to avoids it, with the hope that it will just go away? Or do you have another method altogether when dealing with problems?
I think that it depends on the severity of the problem. There are some cases where cutting a weak link loose can be the solution to the problem, especially in cases when that weak link is the cause of all problems. What other solutions do you see in a case where 1 person is dragging everyone else down?
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