by Gilbert B Norman
From relatively placid Chicago area where that best describes this "not too bad" Winter, it seems as if the MBA and their political friends needed a messenger to execute.
It appears the lady came to the "T" with a solid mass transportation background, and, while politics is a factor in any high level appointment, public or private sector notwithstanding, it does not appear blatantly political. Ms. Scott was certainly confronted with operational issues, i.e. weather, that she did not have to address at MARTA.
But that is hardly grounds to remove someone over an extraordinary condition. Now the "T" will just have to start searching for a replacement to which I say "good luck". For Ms. Scott, it surely off to academia or consulting.
Regarding those here who object to her travel & entertainment expenses, that is simply "RHIP". No organization expects their CEO to stay at Super 8 and "dine" at MickeyD.
It appears the lady came to the "T" with a solid mass transportation background, and, while politics is a factor in any high level appointment, public or private sector notwithstanding, it does not appear blatantly political. Ms. Scott was certainly confronted with operational issues, i.e. weather, that she did not have to address at MARTA.
But that is hardly grounds to remove someone over an extraordinary condition. Now the "T" will just have to start searching for a replacement to which I say "good luck". For Ms. Scott, it surely off to academia or consulting.
Regarding those here who object to her travel & entertainment expenses, that is simply "RHIP". No organization expects their CEO to stay at Super 8 and "dine" at MickeyD.