tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198636227274898767.post2322533413275846267..comments2019-09-11T08:19:54.635-07:00Comments on The Principal's view: The problem with being too personalGraham Razeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947927083534753803noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198636227274898767.post-56322808747147940572016-04-15T01:29:48.041-07:002016-04-15T01:29:48.041-07:00If he was going to offer such comments to the Sele...If he was going to offer such comments to the Select Committee, then clearly, SMW would have been well-advised to preface those remarks with a crystal-clear explanation that he was consciously and deliberately about to cross that divide -- as you have indicated here, Graham.<br />I still think he should not have done so at all -- particularly when you consider his astonishingly feeble and subjective basis for the remarks (see: http://policyconsortium.co.uk/hard-evidence-not-anecdote-please-chief-inspector ). But to do so in the casual, self-regarding and sloppy manner he did merely strengthens the case for doubting his knowledge, understanding, judgement and professionalism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198636227274898767.post-51202244938172917142016-04-08T07:42:17.175-07:002016-04-08T07:42:17.175-07:00Thanks Graham Razey for your thoughts. I understan...Thanks Graham Razey for your thoughts. I understand and agreed with your sense of unease regarding this incident and the general blurring of professional/personal boundaries. I have felt concerned by the drift towards what could be called ‘24/7 informalism’ of the behaviours of some leaders and managers. <br />Though I’m not aware of all the details; it would also be interesting to consider what Sir Wilshaw’s motives may be that justified (in his view) making personal such statements and defend. One would expect any comments/statements made in the public domain by the head of a statuary regulatory body to be considered and appropriately evidenced.<br />There are many schools of thought that value leaders that show passion, are genuine, are emotionally intelligent, acting in a professional and principled manner. This, for me, includes all forms of communication - from a quick Tweek or email through to the CEO’s report. All carry the individual’s message (hidden & explicit) and by proxy, reflects the quality of how that organisation ticks. So perhaps it would be wise to debate this more and at least ‘think before you Tweek or Sqawk’. Regards Helen Hodsdon<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391772080132113117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198636227274898767.post-33585265813159524362016-04-06T06:32:36.382-07:002016-04-06T06:32:36.382-07:00It's certainly a tricky topic, and one which r...It's certainly a tricky topic, and one which requires quite a bit of care to navigate. Still, the debate needs to be had, and more people need to be aware of the potential issue.Graham Razeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947927083534753803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198636227274898767.post-2295858803507394412016-04-06T05:00:05.978-07:002016-04-06T05:00:05.978-07:00I agree that the personal and professional should ...I agree that the personal and professional should be separate when possible. I use two Twitter feeds, one has the 'work' stuff only. The other a mix including my other interests. I'd be concerned, that whilst you have to be careful, if a culture of restricting opinion arose supposedly linked to professional behaviours. In a way that would be contrary to the British values we're all meant to be promoting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12482980311911771181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198636227274898767.post-12631904133545321772016-04-06T04:59:40.187-07:002016-04-06T04:59:40.187-07:00I agree that the personal and professional should ...I agree that the personal and professional should be separate when possible. I use two Twitter feeds, one has the 'work' stuff only. The other a mix including my other interests. I'd be concerned, that whilst you have to be careful, if a culture of restricting opinion arose supposedly linked to professional behaviours. In a way that would be contrary to the British values we're all meant to be promoting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12482980311911771181noreply@blogger.com