There's an inherent issue with being both a paying patron and lay judge. If I want greatness, I probably shouldn't hire an expert and then say "Eh, I don't lik

There's an inherent issue with being both a paying patron and lay judge. If I want greatness, I probably shouldn't hire an expert and then say "Eh, I don't like it"... but you constantly see that dynamic in management and creative consulting. Argue on the merits and goals, sure! But why substitute a VP's taste for an expert they're paying?! If someone needs an ego fluff, there are cheaper ways.