On the TunneySide of Sports July 27, 2020 #806 Up next… Changing a Culture
After further review… Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. America, our subject is Washington D.C.!
Now, don’t get ahead of me –this is not about the Democrats vs Republicans conflicts – I will let politicians better than I tackle that one. This is about the Washington Football Team that is having other issues different from changing its mascots’ name. I’ll let their fans decide that!
This concern is about the recent sexual harassment claims reportedly by 15 female employees of that Washington Football T*E*A*M. I am not close enough in distance or personal contact with the accusers or the defendants. Further, what I do know – from my 20 years as a school administrator is how to change a culture. These allegations have gotten the attention of Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder to the point that he wants a culture change.
I have faced that challenge several times in my school administrative career and feel comfortable addressing such a delicate issue. First and foremost, I believe in change. It can be healthy for everyone in the organization, if everyone is involved in the process and, perhaps more importantly trusts the leadership. Keyword: trust!
To that end let me mention a couple of people on that Washington Football Team that I know personally. One is the recent hire of their head football coach, Ron Rivera. Rivera is a Monterey, California product who attended Seaside High School and Cal Berkley before playing for the Chicago Bears (in Super Bowl XX) and then head coach of Carolina Panthers. His recent hire as Washington Football Team head football coach has arrived at the right time. He inherits a massive challenge in Washington with the team name change (imminent) as well as the harassment charges. I can unequivocally state to everyone that they can put their trust in Rivera. He will always do the right thing.
The other person is Doug Williams, Senior Vice President of Player Personnel. My knowledge of Williams is when he was the starting quarterback for Tampa Bay for four years and I refereed those games. I have always found Williams to be forthright. He is a trustworthy human being.
Finally, my work in administration has dealt with issues of this nature and through the cooperation of all, we were able to resolve each situation with progress toward a better environment. But it takes continuous effort.
Will you believe the situation facing the Washington Football Team can be resolved?
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