Real-Life Decision Making
You've been asked to head your school's latest production. Although you've only been on the job for three weeks, you're more than qualified for the task at hand.
The other day a colleague of yours, who happens to be a physical education teacher, volunteered his services. "Look," he tells you in a strong and confident way, "I have a few spare moments at the end of the day and I think you guys could benefit from a little bit of physical instruction."
He might be right. The production will require a fair degree of athleticism on the part of the actors. As a matter of fact, most of the scenes in the play are more physically involved than the usual stand-around-and-converse scenes in a typical play.
"I'd like to co-head this with you," your colleague continues. "No offense, but I think you're going to need the help."
"Drama teachers, like other teachers, can't work alone all the time," says teacher Heather Richardson. "In an environment where people of different expertise come together, you're going to want to help each other out. At the same time, you have a job to do and it's a job probably no one can do better."
On one hand, you know the play is going to be a physical one. The kids are going to have to do more than just stand around. On this count, your colleague's contributions would be valuable.
On the other hand, you feel that since you were the one assigned the role of heading the production, you should be the one calling the shots.
What do you do?