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**John French II** » 2012-02-17 17:56

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. Finally, we are entering into the Deep Blue. Dr. Padget Henry will hopefully save the Dream should "Ethical Badmindedness" create turbulence with the jump to the fortune that awaits at the end of the plunge or bungee jump. As the Reds debate, they would definitely embrace the Personal Competencies which must be at the very core of the TRIO's Ethics and Values. My apologies if you find this tedious: The TRIO must treat people fairly and with dignity. Are willing to admit their mistakes, even in the face of adverse consequences. Honour commitments. Act in the public interest by ensuring that the public trust is not violated. Consistently uphold the personal, social, and ethical norms of the transformed UA&B. Avoid COI and maintain political and interpersonal neutrality.
The TRIO must demonstrate Behavioural Flexibility by adjusting behavior to respond to different situations and to respond to different individuals.
Every successful project has been lead by people with Self-Confidence who handle failures and criticism constructively and quell others fears especially in times of transition & ambiguity. You Be The Judge!

**John French II** » 2012-02-17 17:16

Notes From A Native Son Of the Rock. Can this TRIO bring the Requisite & Sensitive Relationship Competencies to turn the Dream into a Star while avoiding "the pitfalls and perils of life that await (Them) as (They) plunge(s) forward with gust(O)"? Emphasis mine. They must demonstrate that their
Interpersonal Relations are based on respect and an appreciation that people with varying backgrounds and viewpoints enrich the organizational environment. Their negotiating skills allow them to maintain relationships and produce “win-win” results.
As Great Communicators they must be flawless:Clearl y Articlate the Dream using various "medium as the massage" and above all be excellent listeners; providing opportunities for others to have input, listening for underlying nuances and messages, and conveying an understanding of the key points being communicated.
You be the Judge, are we up to the task to make this Dream a Bright Burning Star - The Transformation of all existing Tertiary National Institutions into the University of Antigua & Barbuda?

**John French II** » 2012-02-17 16:53

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. Critical to any young University on a SIDS with constraints of Human Resources and Capital is the area of Partnering. Given A&B's situation, I ask your forebearance: Partners use their diversity of experience and knowledge to make the best decisions. Partners share common goals, solve common problems, and work hand in hand for the common good, not only of each partner but of the public. An essential feature of this competency is that partners function on the basis of shared power and responsibility. This allows members to avoid waste, inefficiency, and duplication of effort while retaining the identity of their own organization. This allows partners to service the university community and the public to the best of their abilities, both individually and collectively. Fundamental to successful partnering are commitment, trust, and the open communication that helps to articulate and align the objectives and expectations of all members. 30 yrs of experience working in Higher Education in the Caribbean, Canada & The USA has been distilled in the above statements.
You Be The Judge Of The Required Management Competencies.

**John French II** » 2012-02-17 16:39

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. There should be poistive demonstration of the Intellectual Competencies of Cognitive Capacity - an understanding of the complexities inherent in the Dream so that Broad Strategies are developed - and (the dreaded word) Creativity - a willingness to question cconventional wisdom and to respond with Inovative Solutions. You be the Judge.
Now that you have graded the Visoning, it is time to move to the Management Competencies to overcome the "Caricom Implementaion Deficit" as described by Girvan and echoed by Carrington. The Dream requires Action Oriented Individuals who are skilled in dealing with time-sensitive issues, take action and develop back-up strategies to deal with potential negative outcomes.
The Dream demands an Organizational Awareness in terms of structure, processes and skills of key players in order to effectively position the themselves to reach for The Star and to achieve the shared strategic objectives.
The TRIO must take the Plunge in an Evironment where Teamwork flourishes. The TRIO must encourage teamwork among others and at all times and religiously demonstrate teamwork in their actions.

**John French II** » 2012-02-17 16:09

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. The Great Teacher is noted to have uttered as a grown man: Quote:

"You Said It not I".

As a Child: Quote:

Now so it was that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening and asking them questions...And he said to them, "why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.

Whether, it is Juno a BEC, The Good Hon. Dr. Min of Ed or the Good Hon Dr. PM, Individually or collectively, this Visionary TRIO must build a Shared Vision with the Citizens for the UA&B Dream to become a Star. Here are the Imperatives and the attendant Requisite Competencies: The Leaders at all levels of this Initiative must have a Future Building Competency. A Vision and a commitment that says to all this is a positive endeavour. The TRIO must describe the future of UA&B to the students, faculty, staff and other publics in compelling terms, promoting enthusiasm and commitment in the Citizens. You be the Judge whether this is being done.

**tenman** » 2012-02-17 11:26

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The Fool is a young boy who is standing on the edge of a cliff, one foot half off the edge. He is reaching for a star which represents his dream. Eager to enter the world and seek his fortune, he is clueless of the pitfalls and perils of life that await him as he plunges forward with gust

John French II, well said. Mr Jonas, is correct, things will only get worse With Juno and the PM, in the lead, off the cliff this goes.
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**John French II** » 2012-02-17 09:13

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. Friends, CountryWomen/Me n, Ouadalians, Rastas, "Pickey Head People" your Indulgence please. Yesterday, in "Obsfucation Squared" comments in response to the National Accreditation Board, this was posed: Quote:

If this body had existed and had been operating from MoE, what gives? The Good Hon Dr. Min is a Genius of the Media. Her Talents would be better used to sell the GOAB but I digress. What is this august body's primary function.

Read more: http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/education/99723-minister-stresses-dangers-of-diploma-mills.html#ixzz1mdvnbUqZ
Many will remember the UCC debacle: This was sent to me by an old comrade: Quote:

Jamaican Computer Experts Win Top Award in the World. Check this out. In the 3rd to last paragraph I see one of the previous grads is employed in Antigua.

This should be music to the ears of the Haitian Hero and The MoE. Here is another Jamaican University moving and making its way in the world while many act badmindedly:
See: jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20070729/out/out2.html Heaven Help The MoE, The GOAB and The Nation.

**John French II** » 2012-02-17 08:40

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. Salary Reductions: As Scorpion noted "Is joke they joking". Whoever arrived at this decision has or have no knowledge of Higher Education compensation, recruitment, reward and retention of Administrators, Faculty and Staff. The salaries are approximately 50% that of other member tertiary institutions of ACTI. That the Cost structure of ABIIT may need to be Revolutionized should be addressed differently. In Higher Education, this action is referred to as the "Lazy Man's Way of Budgetting without Vision and Creativity". In Antigua & Barbuda, this is "Ethical Badmindednes" run amock. To equate Higher Education's Administrators, Faculty and Staff with Administrators, Teachers and Staff at the Secondary Level shows that the Revolutionaries are not "Ready". Given The Good Hon. Dr. Min of Ed pedigree and family history, here is how Fanon would address it: Quote:

One thing for sure is certain, the "people" will never know unless they critically encounter and dialectically engage their inherited historicity, that which has been bequeathed to them by their ancestors.

The early Revolutionaries are rolling in their graves.

**John French II** » 2012-02-17 08:14

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. A reminder, ABIIT has or had a mandate from the OECS to be the leading technology institute in the OECS. It would appear that this Revolution now provides Freedom for the Other OECS tertiary institutions to enter this Breach and go their separate ways. ABIIT successfully carried out this Mandate: So there was a successful past long before this Revolution - Quote:

a "Past" that is "worthy of Respect" and which should be radically reclaimed and rehabilitated, because "it contains certain elements of Great Value"

That Redundancy as declared by MoE has bewildered many of the Administrators, Faculty and Staff is without question and has been made abundantly clear given that many of the affected have todate not complied with the offered contractual terms of further employment. This process was mangled. It is self-evident that the folks reponsible suffered from the syndrome of "wen u na no, u jus na no!" This is a very simple process which should have been properly communicated and executed. There are many higher education institutions whose experiences could have been followed. No need to reinvent the wheel.

**John French II** » 2012-02-17 07:46

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. ABIIT's woes have some Genesis in SAM's Sanctions on Offshore banking & Gaming. ABIIT owed much of its funding to those revenue sources. With the decline of those revenue sources so went ABIIT's Fortunes. Here we see the "boomer ang effect of colonization" or neo-colonialism . You take your pick. One could even invoke Lord Palmerston, but let us stick closer to home again with Aime Cesaire who stated that "imperi alism does not offer allegiance to anyone". In late 2010, ABIIT tried unsuccessfully to recruit a New President in an attempt to turn its Fortunes around. Due to a lack of funds, that initiative withered and died. MoE in its drive to develop and Implement the University of Antigua & Barbuda, decided under the guidance of the Chair for that initiative to remove ABIIt's Board and bring ABIIT'S administration inhouse.
So far the Revolution proceeded bloodlessly. Much to the Workers' consternation Redundancy was the first shot fired. Then the coup de grace, Salary & Wage reductions. No discussion! No attempt at developing a shared Vision with The Stakeholders. A fait Accompli. Have Mercy Pon Us.

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