What an excellent story to portray a situation that exists broadly in corporations. So often the real work is done by very talented and dedicated people at the front line and the credit goes to the leaders. While the leaders certainly play a part in the success, let's face it, without those in at the front line they would not be successful leaders.
I have always found it uncomfortable to be given public credit for the accomplishments of others - yet is is so much the way of the world - and maybe that's the reason, it's a "way of the world" - The mantra "give credit where credit is due" comes to mind and serves as a good guide.
Mary Jo
Very astute, Tom. I've altered my dissertation topic so that I will be using Laub's SOLA instrument in K-12 school districts nationwide. I will be correlating the results with student academic achievement over time using data from the place where I work - http://www.NWEA.org. This choice reflects your amended statement because I will be looking at three organizational levels: (a) superintendents (i.e., top management), (b) principals (i.e., middle managers), and (c) teachers (i.e., workforce).
Part of the reason I have chosen this topic is based upon the general school district attitude reflected in the original comment from your post.
Onward! Darin
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