Thread: Admissions Process for becoming a team member??
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Re: Admissions Process for becoming a team member??
Posted by Michael Betts at 04/25/2001 8:33 AM EST


Engineer on team #177, Bobcat Robotics, from South Windsor High School and International Fuel Cells.


In Reply to: Re: Admissions Process for becoming a team member??
Posted by Tom S. on 04/24/2001 8:27 PM EST:



Angela, Tom, et al,

Actually, Tom's statement is slightly inaccurate. In the past, we have had to cut certain team wannabes. It is not something we enjoy doing and we try not to do it unless absolutely mecessary as it almost always results in feelings of bitterness, betrayal, etc.

In total, however, Tom's other observations are absolutely on the mark. No short term tryout process can accurately predict future performance. A team member who is a non-producer or disruptive influence in one year can be your greatest asset in the next.

Unfortunately, there is no "best" way to handle this issue. All we can do is try to be fair to all concerned.

Mike


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