pos·sum·ist [pos-uh-mist]
noun
- a person who habitually disappears, passes out or feigns death at the nearest sign of trouble.
- a person who consistently pretends ignorance of key critical issues
- an adherent of the doctrine of laissez fair school of project management.
Examples: As a natural possumist, it took all my courage to click the answer button on my cell phone and work the issue through with the client.