>...
>The other problem is one of "getting it" even when you want to. There are
>senior managers,  like me - who are trying to make decisions based in a set
>of explicit values and principles.  ... I realized
>that this was MY fault - not the fault of my temporary replacement.  I had
>NOT established these projects with a vision of long term sustainability.  I
>had foolishly placed myself "in control" of key processes, rather than
>taking my role "out of the loop".  So, under the guise of empowerment, I had
>created dependency.
>
>I want you to know that a lot of us are trying to "get it" - and we are as
>frustrated as you.  In my experience, we need cultural interpreters.  When I
>work with community groups (in the literal world as you call it) I always
>look for that person in the group who can act as the bridge between the
>bureaucratic  and the informal.  Its that person who can understand both
>cultures.   I think we need that kind of person with this internet stuff.
...

***Theresa Schumilas, I want to thank you for sharing your views; I truly
enjoyed reading them.  I always get impressed with someone who keeps an
open mind (instead of being defensive) and lets their hindsight vision
enlighten them instead of weigh them down. It takes a competent and
confident employer to look behind and find constructive/objective ways of
interpreting what went wrong.  I think it's that kind of attitude that will
make this community health promotion a success.*** (Louise)




>So, first I'm interested in the infodev forum, and I've sent the message to
>get enrolled. It returned with some error -

***I have tried several times myself to subscribe to the INFODEV forum, but
with no success. I am wondering how many other people have tried and
failed. Personally, I've given up trying.*** (Louise)



>
 So, don't judge me please - understand my environment,
>and help me make the case.
>
>***That's how problems are solved -  by sharing and discussing.  And
that's what I love most about the internet.   I feel that no matter how
good anyone is, there is always room for improvement.  Technology changes
so fast that adjustments have to be made, or at the very least considered.
Striving for improvement is what makes people get better with age, like
wine.  Lady, I like your style.  Hope your staff appreciate you.***  (Louise)






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