CEO Forum 20 Jan 26 - Hotwash Part 1

Jolls said:
That was the clear inference from Barry. I think PVL has HBG on a short leash. I'm not sure that Barry will need to run to PVL though, I got the impression that HBG will play nicely. The key is to get them from being forced to play nicely by Dad to being willing participants in developing the club. Similar outcome but huge difference.
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Maybe PVL has behind the scenes done a lot more for us than what has been published, could have laid out a clear path that has to be met our else, would be a good thing if he has them rattled.
 
tig_prmz said:
Thanks for a great summation Jolls but the bolded part is still the biggest issue IMO.

Sounds like Shaun is finally bringing us into the 21st century with what he's saying, but it's all irrelevant unless we are able to upskill the entire staff.

Assuming that we have the right people in charge, I hope PVLs threats make HBG put more money into the joint. My main issue is still that for an organization to invest money, they need to see the returns and if HBG cannot profit out of WT, then why would they? Hopefully he governance issues you spoke about addresses that.
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I think the No change less Richo is a positive for the moment as it means we are still heading forward with the Richo momentum. I think staff upskilling and growth is key to Shaun's plan as we aren't going to have the worlds best pathways program unless we invest in it and our people.

What I took from yesterday is that for HBG to profit they need to spend $. HBG is in essence a not for profit organisation as its charter is all about giving back to the community. So, for example, HBG would achieve their community investment goals through investing in the pathways, empowerment and community engagement schemes that are proposed.

The "Collective Strength" Shaun spoke about is doing business in a way that achieves both HBG's and WT's goals. We need to follow the Penrith example of having the club change from being pissed off about kicking in a couple of Mil to being happy with kicking in 10 and looking for more ways to invest in us. Unlock that gate and we are on the right track. As I have said already - it briefs well. Turning this dream into reality will take some hard work.
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
I wonder why, he knows that we will be on the nose as a destination after the latest brain fart, the only way now to turn that around is to win more than we lose then slowly they might come over from outside clubs.
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I think that is Benji's policy - not to discuss recruitment and retention outside of the Footy Department.
 
Jolls said:
I think the No change less Richo is a positive for the moment as it means we are still heading forward with the Richo momentum. I think staff upskilling and growth is key to Shaun's plan as we aren't going to have the worlds best pathways program unless we invest in it and our people.

What I took from yesterday is that for HBG to profit they need to spend $. HBG is in essence a not for profit organisation as its charter is all about giving back to the community. So, for example, HBG would achieve their community investment goals through investing in the pathways, empowerment and community engagement schemes that are proposed.

The "Collective Strength" Shaun spoke about is doing business in a way that achieves both HBG's and WT's goals. We need to follow the Penrith example of having the club change from being pissed off about kicking in a couple of Mil to being happy with kicking in 10 and looking for more ways to invest in us. Unlock that gate and we are on the right track. As I have said already - it briefs well. Turning this dream into reality will take some hard work.
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Hard work, YES.
But from your observations we have 2 very capable participants in those positions.
Shaun Mielekamp and Barry O'Farrell to steer the ship.
 
One other thing that comes to mind from the COE tour- completely irrevelant information though.

The barber's chair is back!

Apparently the players requested its return as some of them want to practice their grooming skills. It was mentioned that if you notice some slick hair dos about the man with the skills on the scissors and clippers is one Heamasi Makasini.
 
Jolls said:
One other thing that comes to mind from the COE tour- completely irrevelant information though.

The barber's chair is back!

Apparently the players requested its return as some of them want to practice their grooming skills. It was mentioned that if you notice some slick hair dos about the man with the skills on the scissors and clippers is one Heamasi Makasini.
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Good to know
Masi jack of all trades
 
Jolls said:
One other thing that comes to mind from the COE tour- completely irrevelant information though.

The barber's chair is back!

Apparently the players requested its return as some of them want to practice their grooming skills. It was mentioned that if you notice some slick hair dos about the man with the skills on the scissors and clippers is one Heamasi Makasini.
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Didn't they change that into a disappointments room, what are they going to do with all the wooden spoons and more of a decade of documented F ups.

Maybe there's plenty of room down at HBG headquarters for it all, a constant reminder to pull your heads in or this stuff will happen again.
 
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