tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7337926805234802036.post1765400064784557019..comments2022-11-21T09:40:43.821-05:00Comments on The Dogfaced Leader: The Opposite of Micromanagement...Laid-back Management?Robert J. Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05268352857485646781noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7337926805234802036.post-14483058318051053952009-08-09T18:15:31.826-04:002009-08-09T18:15:31.826-04:00Well, that's a great and ongoing question for ...Well, that's a great and ongoing question for organizations. <br /><br />The pro for choosing someone from inside is that he or she knows the organization (not just the business, but the people and the history they have). The con is that he or she may not have fresh eyes (perspective) and not challenge the organization the way someone from the inside might (a pro for an outsider). <br /><br />You already saw my pro for the outsider. The con for an outsider is knowing the organization (hopefully he or she knows the industry or has experience with that type of organization). If you get someone who insiders don't see as relevant, it can pretty much derail any good they can provide...and this person has to learn all the nuances of the organization and who can be allies and who will probably work to undermine him or her.<br /><br />I don't think there is a pat answer here. Anyone or any group in the position of picking a new leader should look at the pros and cons mentioned (as well as any others that come to light).<br /><br />Thanks for posing the question.Robert J. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268352857485646781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7337926805234802036.post-22204123040605945722009-08-09T17:56:27.115-04:002009-08-09T17:56:27.115-04:00Sort of fits with this topic...
When choosing a l...Sort of fits with this topic...<br /><br />When choosing a leader for an organization, is it better to bring in someone from the outside, or pluck someone from within the organization? (I'm thinking BIG leader, not small group leader)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269394635820210604noreply@blogger.com