Shea's board leaders open up about leadership fallout, CEO's role
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Board leaders at Shea's Performing Arts Center say they are trying to balance what's best for the theater with what's best for the workforce, speaking in one of their first interviews since allegations about a hostile workplace made their way into the local media.
In recent weeks, employees' criticism of the management style of CEO Michael Murphy were made public. The board’s response included an investigation into the complaints, the hiring of three consultants and development of an HR committee. It did not include parting ways with Murphy, though the board is shifting his job responsibilities and requiring him to undergo management training.
Multiple employees have resigned, and five members of the 16-member board of trustees have stepped down. General manager William Patti – who was critical of the board's response to the complaints and decision to keep Murphy on staff – was fired shortly after Murphy returned from a summer vacation.
Shea's continues to enjoy strong support on all fronts, two board leaders told Tracey Drury , characterizing the developments as a “personnel issue” this summer.
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