There is a general observation that technocrats can not be good administrators. Whether in industry or service organisation, there is always a tendency to put an IAS over the technical professionals. This leads to an undercurrent resentment among those who excel in the skill and technique developed by working day and night and understanding the craft. But there is no dearth of examples where an able technocrat when sat in the chair of an administrator, either failed miserably or always resented . I may cite an example of a popular Chief Medical Officer who balanced his acts of being a physician and an administrator excellently.
He used to sit in OPD for only two hours daily and remaining 6-7 hours he attended to his administrative duties. He was always available to his subordinates for help and support. He was always proactive and planned the things in advance. Take the case of another…
