Jump to content

Leading Teams


Whispering_Jack

Recommended Posts

Posted

Obviously not from leading teams and by this comment has not been exposed to the process nor does he understand how the process works. (cop a blast - seriously !)

Edit - just so you are aware - Good leaders are able to deliver honest criticism without it being perceived as "giving a blast". Before any of the group critiquing takes place - LT takes you through how to criticize without getting too personal, insulting or invasive. This works for some but not all. The moderator from LT then coaches as you are giving criticism and keeps comments within bounds so it is not a "sh*t canning" exercise. It is done respectfully so it does not demoralise. The idea of sitting in front of the group and copping a blast is fantasy.

nut, remember how it should work and how it sometimes works can be two very different things

you and hood are both right and wrong......it all depends

there are no absolutes here......it's a very qualitative nuanced process with infinite variations

we put our trust in roos and hope for a good outcome

  • Replies 83
  • Created
  • Last Reply
Posted

nut, remember how it should work and how it sometimes works can be two very different things

you and hood are both right and wrong......it all depends

there are no absolutes here......it's a very qualitative nuanced process with infinite variations

we put our trust in roos and hope for a good outcome

We did have leading teams through our organisation and before we opened up to group critiquing rules were discussed with firm guidelines on how to critique. The moderator made it very clear that "bashing" was not allowed and would be shutdown. The idea was to learn to offer criticism that could be taken onboard and was not just viewed as an attack.

The problem that did occur is a few who were not all that skilled ended up clamming up as they couldn't get a grasp of offer non offensive criticism.

Also the major difference between our experience and the MFC is that it appears the whole playing group will be exposed to the process whereas we used it for our management. Then with us it had a trickle down effect to the balance of the staff.

It was a very positive experience.

Posted

We did have leading teams through our organisation and before we opened up to group critiquing rules were discussed with firm guidelines on how to critique. The moderator made it very clear that "bashing" was not allowed and would be shutdown. The idea was to learn to offer criticism that could be taken onboard and was not just viewed as an attack.

The problem that did occur is a few who were not all that skilled ended up clamming up as they couldn't get a grasp of offer non offensive criticism.

Also the major difference between our experience and the MFC is that it appears the whole playing group will be exposed to the process whereas we used it for our management. Then with us it had a trickle down effect to the balance of the staff.

It was a very positive experience.

and now you are just repeating yourself

you had a good experience - terrific, i'm pleased for you

but you didn't read what i said

Posted

Sorry WYL, but once again, imo... You. Don't. Know. What. You. Are. Talking. About.

as you stated. It's your opinion.

I have seen and been involved in LT situations where the whole organization was involved.

It took time but it was a success because every employee regardless of position was involved.

It worked. The organization became a lot more efficient.

Posted

as you stated. It's your opinion.

I have seen and been involved in LT situations where the whole organization was involved.

It took time but it was a success because every employee regardless of position was involved.

It worked. The organization became a lot more efficient.

you're surely not referring to the abc wyl? :blink:

Posted

and now you are just repeating yourself

you had a good experience - terrific, i'm pleased for you

but you didn't read what i said

read exactly what you said. Hood is not right in one aspect - there is no "Copping" it unless the moderator has failed in his role. There is a chance of shut down but they wouldnt allow player bashing.

It was interesting that Aker hated the process and when they drilled down to why he started off saying that the group all circled and bashed him about his "outwardness" then after further questioning from the journo he said that it wasnt quite bashing but it was stated that he was flamboyant and perhaps put himself before the team and the rest of the group agreed.

Posted

read exactly what you said. Hood is not right in one aspect - there is no "Copping" it unless the moderator has failed in his role. There is a chance of shut down but they wouldnt allow player bashing.

and therein lies one example of what i hinted at

it's a qualitative, judgement based job. the moderator may or may not see it as someone copping it but the particular individual may

its analogous to how and who discrimination is perceived

remember it's not really voluntary and each participant will embrace it (or not) to different degrees

the job of the moderator requires the judgement of solomon sometimes

to add a bit of d_l philosophy "what breaketh one man may maketh another"

anyway as i said, in this case we have no choice but to put in our faith and hope that it works out well

Posted

Obviously not from leading teams and by this comment has not been exposed to the process nor does he understand how the process works. (cop a blast - seriously !)

Edit - just so you are aware - Good leaders are able to deliver honest criticism without it being perceived as "giving a blast". Before any of the group critiquing takes place - LT takes you through how to criticize without getting too personal, insulting or invasive. This works for some but not all. The moderator from LT then coaches as you are giving criticism and keeps comments within bounds so it is not a "sh*t canning" exercise. It is done respectfully so it does not demoralise. The idea of sitting in front of the group and copping a blast is fantasy.

We can theorise all we like. But B Hall wouldn't be making things up and his description of what he was subjected to didn't sound too hot. You are assuming LT was there, maybe they weren't and it wasn't implemented too well without them. Who knows.


Posted

read exactly what you said. Hood is not right in one aspect - there is no "Copping" it unless the moderator has failed in his role. There is a chance of shut down but they wouldnt allow player bashing.

It was interesting that Aker hated the process and when they drilled down to why he started off saying that the group all circled and bashed him about his "outwardness" then after further questioning from the journo he said that it wasnt quite bashing but it was stated that he was flamboyant and perhaps put himself before the team and the rest of the group agreed.

Interesting that the two players we know of who have criticised the process i.e. Aker and Hall were both turfed out of their clubs for failing the No D#ckHeads Policy. Maybe this says more about them than the process and they didn't like hearing what was said before they both ended up leaving their Clubs.

Posted

Interesting that the two players we know of who have criticised the process i.e. Aker and Hall were both turfed out of their clubs for failing the No D#ckHeads Policy. Maybe this says more about them than the process and they didn't like hearing what was said before they both ended up leaving their Clubs.

might very well be an element of truth in that... having said that both players in their day were A graders, who wouldnt have had them on their list ?

Posted

Interesting that the two players we know of who have criticised the process i.e. Aker and Hall were both turfed out of their clubs for failing the No D#ckHeads Policy. Maybe this says more about them than the process and they didn't like hearing what was said before they both ended up leaving their Clubs.

didn't dane swan used to nod off because he was so interested?

Posted

Interesting that the two players we know of who have criticised the process i.e. Aker and Hall were both turfed out of their clubs for failing the No D#ckHeads Policy. Maybe this says more about them than the process and they didn't like hearing what was said before they both ended up leaving their Clubs.

Funny that-Aker won Brisbane at least one flag as did Hall win Sydney one,when the AFL let him play in their GF.

Posted

read exactly what you said. Hood is not right in one aspect - there is no "Copping" it unless the moderator has failed in his role. There is a chance of shut down but they wouldnt allow player bashing.

It was interesting that Aker hated the process and when they drilled down to why he started off saying that the group all circled and bashed him about his "outwardness" then after further questioning from the journo he said that it wasnt quite bashing but it was stated that he was flamboyant and perhaps put himself before the team and the rest of the group agreed.

Whoops "the copping a blast" was my hamfisted, lazy summary of his opinion (not mine). He used words more like worrying about players who are often raw kids being intimidated or daunted by having to face their peers in a one on 35 open and honest discussion. No doubt he was old school, a long career in HR with large companies I think. And yes he was more focused on making players accountable for what they did on the field and at training. On field leadership was his gig.

I have had some exposure to this stuff at live in leadership courses at Melbourne Business School. I can see its value but I never really felt comfortable with it. Open and honest conversations one on one between a manager and employee or amongst a small team can be very productive. Throwing an individual out in front of a larger group, not so sure.

I know when I was first involved back in the 90's with the open and honest discussion forums where you had to sit out front of your peers, many of our older managers who I would equate to your Barry Halls and Akers really lost it at the open forum experience. They gave back what they copped but that was very early days of this concept.

Posted

you're surely not referring to the abc wyl? :blink:

yes i am. The entire news department and all departments who were in any way connected to the program. (Library,studio,graphics,editors, camera crews, technicians) we were all involved. Late 80's the news in Melbourne was rating around 2.

Within a year we were pulling 20's. The Boss was a hard [censored] but he got respect because everybody knew there place in the chain.

LT i am sure is far more modern in its approach but the bottom line s the same.

Every employee inside the MFC has to pull their weight.

Posted

yes i am. The entire news department and all departments who were in any way connected to the program. (Library,studio,graphics,editors, camera crews, technicians) we were all involved. Late 80's the news in Melbourne was rating around 2.

Within a year we were pulling 20's. The Boss was a hard [censored] but he got respect because everybody knew there place in the chain.

LT i am sure is far more modern in its approach but the bottom line s the same.

Every employee inside the MFC has to pull their weight.

WYL you make an excellent point. LT for the MFC management in previous years may have saved us at least 5 years of angst. Because its methods may have flushed out the dysfunctional management very quickly. Of that I am confident, but I suspect CS would have buried it all quick smart.

Posted

WYL you make an excellent point. LT for the MFC management in previous years may have saved us at least 5 years of angst. Because its methods may have flushed out the dysfunctional management very quickly. Of that I am confident, but I suspect CS would have buried it all quick smart.

That may have happened.

We had them at MFC under Neeld did we not?

FWIW-the corporate wankshyte [censored] management structure appraisal arsebag industry is not my scene.

I'm more into abuse, ridicule and scorn as a way to motivate any parasites in the workplace.

BBOs sister is a prime example of one of my pet projects-lazy hag.

Posted

That may have happened.

We had them at MFC under Neeld did we not?

FWIW-the corporate wankshyte [censored] management structure appraisal arsebag industry is not my scene.

I'm more into abuse, ridicule and scorn as a way to motivate any parasites in the workplace.

BBOs sister is a prime example of one of my pet projects-lazy hag.

That is one way of looking at it.

Posted

yes i am. The entire news department and all departments who were in any way connected to the program. (Library,studio,graphics,editors, camera crews, technicians) we were all involved. Late 80's the news in Melbourne was rating around 2.

Within a year we were pulling 20's. The Boss was a hard [censored] but he got respect because everybody knew there place in the chain.

LT i am sure is far more modern in its approach but the bottom line s the same.

Every employee inside the MFC has to pull their weight.

Lets just suggest that any analogies to competence or otherwise of the ABC may or may not be taken with any seriousness.

Bang bang says hello


Posted

That may have happened.

We had them at MFC under Neeld did we not?

FWIW-the corporate wankshyte [censored] management structure appraisal arsebag industry is not my scene.

I'm more into abuse, ridicule and scorn as a way to motivate any parasites in the workplace.

BBOs sister is a prime example of one of my pet projects-lazy hag.

Correct Biffen - even about my lazy [censored] of a sister.

Organisations nowadays think it is compulsory to employ some sort of consultants to tell them how to run their business.

Clubs / organisations seem to forget that they are the experts on their own organisation. I have observed/ been a part of fads that have cost squillions of dollars in education and local government.

For example do your girls need to know about Covey's 7 good habits ( or whatever they were ) to carry out their duties?

Posted

Correct Biffen - even about my lazy [censored] of a sister.

Organisations nowadays think it is compulsory to employ some sort of consultants to tell them how to run their business.

Clubs / organisations seem to forget that they are the experts on their own organisation. I have observed/ been a part of fads that have cost squillions of dollars in education and local government.

For example do your girls don't need to know about Covey's 7 good habits ( or whatever they were ) to carry out their duties?

She knows what she is told-as well as all that University stuff she tries to bring up at staff meetings.

I'm sure she will tell you all about it-I'm giving her an hour off for Xmas.

Posted

Lets just suggest that any analogies to competence or otherwise of the ABC may or may not be taken with any seriousness.

Bang bang says hello

You can take it anyway you like but a rating jump of 20 within a year is no longer seen.

Business is business no matter what the operation.

The MFC was a shell when PJ walked in. We all know this.

Now is the right time for the Admin and the Footy Dept to both restructure in the best way they can.

Posted

You can take it anyway you like but a rating jump of 20 within a year is no longer seen.

Business is business no matter what the operation.

The MFC was a shell when PJ walked in. We all know this.

Now is the right time for the Admin and the Footy Dept to both restructure in the best way they can.

Just saw the end of Keato the true story.

Brilliant left wing elitist history written and produced by the incompetent and biased pot-smoking staff at the ABC.

Kerry O'Brien managed to keep off the Chardonnay long enough to ask the tough questions.

The Arrogance of Keato makes Ben Hur look like a humble Big Issue Salesman.

Good work you ABC bludgers.

$.08 a year well spent.

Posted

Just saw the end of Keato the true story.

Brilliant left wing elitist history written and produced by the incompetent and biased pot-smoking staff at the ABC.

Kerry O'Brien managed to keep off the Chardonnay long enough to ask the tough questions.

The Arrogance of Keato makes Ben Hur look like a humble Big Issue Salesman.

Good work you ABC bludgers.

$.08 a year well spent.

Thanks Biff. This one was done in Sydney.

"Labor in Power" i worked on for 2 years in Melbourne back in '93.

That was an amazing show to work on.

Posted

Just saw the end of Keato the true story.

Brilliant left wing elitist history written and produced by the incompetent and biased pot-smoking staff at the ABC.

Kerry O'Brien managed to keep off the Chardonnay long enough to ask the tough questions.

The Arrogance of Keato makes Ben Hur look like a humble Big Issue Salesman.

Good work you ABC bludgers.

$.08 a year well spent.

paul is definitely his own best fan (after TGR that is)

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    GAMEDAY: Practice Match vs Fremantle

    It's Game Day and the Demons have hit the road for their first of 8 interstate trips this season when they take on the Fremantle Dockers in their final practice match before the start of their 2025 Premiership Campaign. GAME: Melbourne Demons vs Fremantle Dockers TIME: 6:10pm AEDT VENUE: Mandurah’s Rushton Park. TEAMS: MELBOURNE B Steven May Jake Lever Blake Howes HB Jake Bowey Trent Rivers Christian Salem C Ed Langdon Christian Petracca Jack Billings  HF Harr

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    TRAINING: Friday 28th February 2025

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers headed down to Gosch's Paddock to bring you their observations from today's training session before the Demons head off to Perth for their final Practice Match. KEV MARTIN'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Beautiful morning, not much wind, more than a couple of dozen spectators.  The players were up and about, boisterous and having fun. One of their last drills were three teams competing in a hard at it, handball game in a small area. Goody

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    THE ACCIDENTAL DEMONS by The Oracle

    In the space of eight days, the Melbourne Football Club’s plans for the coming year were turned upside down by two season-ending injuries to players who were contending strongly for places in its opening round match against the GWS Giants. Shane McAdam was first player to go down with injury when he ruptured an Achilles tendon at Friday afternoon training, a week before the cut-off date for the AFL’s pre-season supplemental selection period (“SSP”). McAdam was beginning to get some real mom

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Special Features

    PREGAME: Practice Match vs Fremantle

    The Demons hit the road for what will be their first of 8 interstate trips this year when they play their final practice match before the 2025 AFL Premiership Season against the Fremantle Dockers in Perth on Sunday, 2nd March @ 6:10pm (AEDT). 2025 AAMI Community Series Sun Mar 2 Fremantle v Melbourne, Rushton Oval, Mandurah, 3.10pm AWST (6.10pm AEDT)

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 186

    RETURN TO NORMAL by Whispering Jack

    One of my prized possessions is a framed, autographed guernsey bearing the number 31 worn by my childhood hero, Melbourne’s champion six time premiership player Ronald Dale Barassi who passed away on 16 September 2023, aged 87. The former captain who went on to a successful coaching career, mainly with other clubs, came back to the fold in his later years as a staunch Demon supporter who often sat across the way from me in the Northern Stand of the MCG cheering on the team. Barassi died the

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports

    PODCAST: Match SIM vs North Melbourne

    Join us LIVE on Monday night at 8:30pm—note that this special time is just for this week due to prior commitments. We'll break down the Match SIM against North Melbourne and wrap up the preseason with insights into training and our latest recruits. I apologize for skipping our annual season review show at the end of last season. After a disapponting season filled with off-field antics and a heated trade week, I needed a break. Thankfully, the offseason has recharged me, and I’m back—ready t

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 44

    GAMEDAY: Match SIM vs North Melbourne

    After an agonizingly long off-season the 2025 AFL Premiership Season is almost upon us and the Demons have their first practice hit out against the Kangaroos in a match simulation out at Arden Street. The Demons will take on the Kangaroos in match simulation play, starting from 10am AEDT and broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo. The play start time was brought forward from the initial 11am bounce, due to the high temperatures forecast.  The match sim will consist of four 25-minute qu

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 465

    TRAINING: Friday 21st February 2025

    Demonland Trackwatchers beat the Friday heat to bring you their observations from this morning's Captain's Run out at Gosch's Paddock in the lead up to their first hit out in a Practice Match tomorrow against the Kangaroos. TRAVY14'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS On the park: Trac Spargo Gawn Viney Langdon May Fritsch Salem Henderson Rehab: McVee (updated to include Melk, Kolt, AMW and Kentfield) Spoke to "Gus" the trainer, he said these are the guys no

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Wednesday 19th February 2025

    Demonlander The Analyser was the sole Trackwatcher out at Casey Fields today to bring you the following observations from this mornings preseason training session. Training  was at Casey today. It consisted of a match simulation for one half  and then a free choice activity time. Activities included kicking for goal,  aerial , contest work etc. I noticed the following players not in match simulation Jack Viney  running laps and looks fine for round one . I think Kolt looks like he’s im

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 1
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...