2nd May 2007, 11:53 PM
Very important, I voted. However, having worked for 2 RAOs in project officer positions - I must say I never had any. That said going from being a site assistant to directly managing large teams of people is a big leap and I'm sure the (none existant) training would have been useful. The first of these organisations was a 'recognised Investor in People' and still is.
The situation in local government units is probably better - as management training is seen as a key competency within councils. Mind you - how many Project Managers have had any training in project management? Or business and marketing? The lack of training in archaeology as a profession does not stop with fieldwork and post-excavation skills.
You say 'slave trader' - I say 'Investor in People'. Joke. [:o)]
The situation in local government units is probably better - as management training is seen as a key competency within councils. Mind you - how many Project Managers have had any training in project management? Or business and marketing? The lack of training in archaeology as a profession does not stop with fieldwork and post-excavation skills.
You say 'slave trader' - I say 'Investor in People'. Joke. [:o)]