Cowing's criticism of Griffin's reorganization
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20050627-095406-7383r.htm
"The climate of fear is back," said Mr. Cowing, referring to the Columbia Accident Investigation Board findings that "NASA organizational culture had as much to do with this accident as the foam."
The $2 billion shuttle exploded upon re-entry Feb. 1, 2003, killing seven astronauts. The program was grounded pending an investigation, which found that foam broke off during liftoff and damaged the wing.
"The Columbia board said people were afraid to speak out -- in other words -- management problems," Mr. Cowing said. "So what is Griffin doing? Getting rid of people running the Return to Flight program. I see echoes of Columbia, he is re-creating stress on people who are already doing the most stressful jobs of their careers.
"It sends a wrong signal when you put people's bosses in rockets and launch them out the window," Mr. Cowling said.
This is unfair. Doesn't every administrator reorganize upper management? Are we attempting to remake NASA or just put a band aid on it? NASA NEEDS big changes. Let's talk about that.
Maybe Keith is losing some friends in high places?
