Canterbury Museum's 'authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed at next board meeting
13 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Claims of an "authoritarian" and "controlling" Canterbury Museum senior leadership are expected to be discussed by the museum's board behind closed doors, the Herald understands.
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The report, leaked to the Herald, highlighted staff concerns over museum leadership, particularly Wright, a trained botanist who has led the museum since 1996, and his alleged "controlling" style.
The findings are supported by a number of former employees who told the Herald during its months-long investigation about their concerns, including the reported lack of a dedicated human resources (HR) department or HR manager at the museum.