RCD: Boss "Doesn't Know What She's Doing"

[Don Dresden]

Now is this really PhD level thinking? Rich Douglas believes his boss doesn't know what she's doing and needs an excuse. His boss doesn't have a PhD, came from the operations side of the house and has the same pay grade he has, all of which apparently makes her inept, inferior and "not an expert"--in his eyes.

So.....he puts it out on the internet where everyone in the world can read it.

Well let's just hope that nobody directs it to the Boss Lady's attention, or somebody might need to start tuning up that "expert" resume.

On a related note, I work with someone who also holds a Ph.D. We are subject-matter experts in our organization's mission, but our supervisor isn't. She got put in the position from the operations side of the house and we later got slid under her (even though we're all the same pay grade). Anyway, she occasionally refers to us as "the doctors," and it's meant to imply we're too theoretical and not practical enough. In fact, she just doesn't know what she's doing and needs an excuse. In reality, my colleague and I are long-time practitioners, not academics. It's one of those times I would just as soon not be called "doctor."

http://www.degreeinfo.com/education-teac...tor-2.html

Not practical enough? Where would she get such an idea???

Just who is the Boss Lady anyway? Hmmmmm.....maybe.....

Executive Director, CHCO Council: Kathryn Medina



Office of Personnel Management

Phone: (202) 606-2076 Fax: 202-271-4314

Email: Kathryn.Medina@opm.gov


Kathryn Medina serves as the Executive Director of the Chief Human Capital Officers Council. In this role, she coordinates and oversees the broad portfolio of Council activities and works closely with Council members and other stakeholders to support its mission and implementation of its goals and objectives. She also serves as a liaison to the CIO, CFO and CAO Councils.

Ms. Medina has over fourteen years of experience in human resources and administration, with a primary focus on organizational and HR development. She joins the Office of Personnel Management from the global law firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, where she was a key member of the global HR team, and managed the human resources department for the Washington, DC office. Her work at Paul Hastings focused on the strategic development and implementation of HR and administrative best practices, as well as the oversight of human resources programs and policies for the DC office of over 230 employees.

Prior to her time at Paul Hastings, she spent over 8 years managing law firms in Washington, DC and Chicago. During that time, she was responsible for building, supporting and directing efficient administrative systems that included: strategic management of human resources; strategic planning and accountability for results oriented performance; management of budgeting and accounting functions; delivery of technical and administrative support training; direction of space and related logistical functions; automated office support systems, information technology and information resources management; telecommunication, records management; and litigation support.

In 2004, she earned her CLM (Certified Legal Manager) certification, the highest industry distinction for a legal administrator. She has been a member of the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) since 2006. In 2009 she chaired the Media and Communications Committee of the Capital Chapter of the ALA. As Chair, she was the Editor-in-Chief for the Capital Connection, the Chapter’s award-winning newsletter.

Ms. Medina earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, summa cum laude. She holds a Master of Education in Global Human Resource Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute.

Ms. Medina is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD). She currently serves on the Executive Advisory Committee of the Interagency Resource Management Conference (IRMCO).

[ham]

"Really?"

[DR ANATIDAE]

Now is this really PhD level thinking? Rich Douglas believes his boss doesn't know what she's doing and needs an excuse. His boss doesn't have a PhD, came from the operations side of the house and has the same pay grade he has, all of which apparently makes her inept, inferior and "not an expert"--in his eyes. So.....he puts it out on the internet where everyone in the world can read it. Well let's just hope that nobody directs it to the Boss Lady's attention, or somebody might need to start tuning up that "expert" resume. Not practical enough? Where would she get such an idea???

Reminds me of my boss where I served a six year mechanical engineering apprenticeship in the UK, except that no one every criticised him; because he was a fountain of engineering knowledge - even though he had no qualifications of any sort and left school when he was 14!
He had vast practical experience and his knowledge of on all matters relating to mechanical engineering, including mathematics, science and design was incredible. As was his understanding of human behaviour – and he never said a rude word about anyone!
Before heading to New Zealand I ended being well qualified in the engineering field, but that did not change my respect for ‘the boss’ and I continued to hold him in awe.
In fact he was the most highly respected person in the business - and outside it - and for many years he continued to be ‘my mentor’ via correspondence.
Whilst in the distance learning arena in New Zealand (nearly 24-years) I worked with many of the country’s highest qualified people, but found that very few of them had the nuance, or the high degree of intelligence, displayed by ‘the boss’ in the UK.
So, whilst qualifications may seem important they are really insignificant in comparison to a person’s ability to make a useful contribution to work, and/or to society.

[Ben Johnson]

I don't think that Rich's boss is the dipshit that he tells the world she is.

[Albert Hidel]

Doogle seems to have a problem with women in authority. Especially women with brown skin. Maybe if he sat on all his diploma frames he would appear taller. Then he wouldn't feel so inadequate and intimidated, and wouldn't need to make these self-destructive passive-aggressive public outburts.

[ham]

Doogle seems to have a problem with women in authority. Especially women with brown skin. Maybe if he sat on all his diploma frames he would appear taller. Then he wouldn't feel so inadequate and intimidated, and wouldn't need to make these self-destructive passive-aggressive public outburts.

Is he seated on the floor, perchance?

[Ben Johnson]

Is he seated on the floor, perchance?

DC phonebook on his chair.

[DR ANATIDAE]

Doogle seems to have a problem with women in authority. Especially women with brown skin. Maybe if he sat on all his diploma frames he would appear taller. Then he wouldn't feel so inadequate and intimidated, and wouldn't need to make these self-destructive passive-aggressive public outburts.

I seem to remember that around 12 months ago RCD proudly announced that he had sinned, would not be posting again and would never again make obnoxious written comment!

[Don Dresden]

I seem to remember that around 12 months ago RCD proudly announced that he had sinned, would not be posting again and would never again make obnoxious written comment!

Right you are, Dr. Anatidae. See Doogle Confesses: "Narcissistic & Selfish"

On October 5, 2010, he swore off posting. By November 22, 2010, he was back posting. Maybe there's a 12-step program he can join.

[DR ANATIDAE]

Right you are, Dr. Anatidae. See Doogle Confesses: "Narcissistic & Selfish"
On October 5, 2010, he swore off posting. By November 22, 2010, he was back posting. Maybe there's a 12-step program he can join.

I thought at the time that, knowing RCD as I do, it was most likely a hoax!