Hello All, I was trying to find the words to express the thoughts I had from the meeting this
morning. I felt that the meeting was not particularly productive with identifying any new
information that was not already present in the documents. What I did take away was that
there seemed to be an expectation for everyone to be accommodative to the needs of others.
But I genuinely don't think that happened. We should be building teams not check boxes. I
consistently told myself no today and prioritized others and left the meeting confused as to
why I was present. I left with 1 pm and no definitive ra selections. Even with the high
percentage of returners I had. In the previous meeting, I always let other make there picks first
and made sure my selections were the best for the group and that there was no major conflict
of interests. I know I am not the only person feeling this way. I wish I could have said this in
person, but I did not know the words at the time for why I felt frustrated. I know an email is not
the best way to receive this feedback, but it is after hours, and I am not walking around to each
building/ calling everyone individually.
I'm going to look at this sheet a few more times and review candidates again. You best believe
next week you should have a good rationale for your picks. Particularly, if any of them are on
my selections. I will work with all of you, but I won't go through selection feeling like we are not
all equals. You might have an advantage, but nothing is guaranteed. We will all have to work
with these teams for an entire year. This actually is something I feel is justifiable for being a
little rigid towards when it comes to equity. This message isn't even really focused on towers
specifically at all but there are buildings on this campus who's RD's have basically had no
priority at all and there seemed to be no emphasis on us as a group to acknowledge and
support them. I'm not willing to allow that to be the case without at a minimum speaking up
and laying out my concerns as I see it. I recommend everyone do the same. List out your picks
and have them organized ready with logic/rationale.
I love you all dearly, but I need leave the meeting next Wednesday and feel all buildings got
some pieces they needed/wanted, even if the meeting takes a little longer. I'm sure you've
heard the expression "Not everything worth doing comes easy". I pride myself on transparency,
and this would not sit well with me if I did not at least voice my thoughts to you all. Again, make
your picks, put in your rationales, and build your teams. We need to be able to sacrifice for each
other so the culture across campus can shift not just in key areas. hopefully after this process is
complete we can all get lunch together and be at peace with our support for each other.
If any of you have questions about my thoughts I am always available through email or phone.
You all have my number. For now, have a good night and a good weekend if I don't you all!