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Wizard of Koz
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It's disappointing that more than a month after announcing Guerra as Melbourne FC's new CEO, he still hasn't officially started in the role. In today's professional sporting environment, and given where our club currently stands, this delay seems unprofessional and shows little consideration for both our membership base and staff.

Can anyone provide insight into what's causing this delay? The lack of communication around the timeline reflects poorly on the club's management during what should be an important transition period.

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    3 minutes ago, Wizard of Koz said:

    The lack of communication around the timeline reflects poorly on the club's management during what should be an important transition period.

    No it doesn't. This was all covered with the appointment announcements. He starts in September.

    Delete thread.

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    2 minutes ago, Wizard of Koz said:

    It's disappointing that more than a month after announcing Guerra as Melbourne FC's new CEO, he still hasn't officially started in the role. In today's professional sporting environment, and given where our club currently stands, this delay seems unprofessional and shows little consideration for both our membership base and staff.

    Can anyone provide insight into what's causing this delay? The lack of communication around the timeline reflects poorly on the club's management during what should be an important transition period.

    On every media and club report at the time we were told he wasn't starting until September. We'll all be at the snow so I've left a note on his desk telling him to sort out Caulfield or we'll be ramming a stock right up his ginger when we return from the snow. Gee it's a nice desk, Schwabby was there trying to claim it but I gave him back his whiteboard and sent him on his way.

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    2 minutes ago, bing181 said:

    No it doesn't. This was all covered with the appointment announcements. He starts in September.

    Delete thread.

    Settle down. I see. Still a ridiculous situation. Delete your own thread Karen.

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    Think its been well documented that he wouldn't be able to start around September.

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    1 minute ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Think its been well documented that he wouldn't be able to start around September.

    But what a stuff up. Fancy hiring a new CEO during the season, having taken 6 months to hire a new one, and the new guy can't start for another 6 months.

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    5 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

    But what a stuff up. Fancy hiring a new CEO during the season, having taken 6 months to hire a new one, and the new guy can't start for another 6 months.

    So should we have settled for the next best option to start right away or wait 6 months for the best option?

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    8 minutes ago, seventyfour said:

    So should we have settled for the next best option to start right away or wait 6 months for the best option?

    We should have gone with our first option.

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    13 minutes ago, seventyfour said:

    So should we have settled for the next best option to start right away or wait 6 months for the best option?

    If he cant start for a coupe of months, in this critical time, to me that means he isnt the right person for the job.

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    Even if that was the case, no doubt we have agreed to some ridiculous contract clause where we need to pay full ticket for 3 years, even without working a day. Circa Terry Wallace and Sydney Swans when Roos took over.

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    We should appoint Luke Jackson as Player CEO with $500k of his salary outside of the salary and soft caps and the remainder as player.

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    What sort of world do you live in?

    These highly important roles within businesses have months long termination clauses that employers/employees have to abide by. I’d be more concerned if he was already currently employed and they simply said ‘no worries, you can have him’.

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    Just now, DemonWheels said:

    What sort of world do you live in?

    These highly important roles within businesses have months long termination clauses that employers/employees have to abide by. I’d be more concerned if he was already currently employed and they simply said ‘no worries, you can have him’.

    Rubbish. He has a Chamber of Commerce Government job. No doubt there are succession plans. He could definitely leave. He needs to get his priorities right and you need to pull your head in. FYI I live in reality where ones head is not stuck up ones behind.

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    Just now, Wizard of Koz said:

    Rubbish. He has a Chamber of Commerce Government job. No doubt there are succession plans. He could definitely leave. He needs to get his priorities right and you need to pull your head in. FYI I live in reality where ones head is not stuck up ones behind.

    Not just a ‘government job’ friend, he is head of VECCI who are hosting the World Chambers Congress in September, hence why he can’t just step away and he’d be burning some big bridges if he did - the opposite of what you’d want someone in his position to be doing.

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    3 minutes ago, DemonWheels said:

    Not just a ‘government job’ friend, he is head of VECCI who are hosting the World Chambers Congress in September, hence why he can’t just step away and he’d be burning some big bridges if he did - the opposite of what you’d want someone in his position to be doing.

    That will come and go and noone will remember it. All deals to be cut are cut prior and its ceremonial cake cutting. He should be behind his desk at the MFC.

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    1 hour ago, Wizard of Koz said:

    It's disappointing that more than a month after announcing Guerra as Melbourne FC's new CEO, he still hasn't officially started in the role. In today's professional sporting environment, and given where our club currently stands, this delay seems unprofessional and shows little consideration for both our membership base and staff.

    Can anyone provide insight into what's causing this delay? The lack of communication around the timeline reflects poorly on the club's management during what should be an important transition period.

    In what world, does a person in a position as CEO, regularly start after a month?

    Bizarre.

    “Yeah, I’ll just hand in my four weeks notice. See you in a month, boys!”

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    1 hour ago, Wizard of Koz said:

    It's disappointing that more than a month after announcing Guerra as Melbourne FC's new CEO, he still hasn't officially started in the role. In today's professional sporting environment, and given where our club currently stands, this delay seems unprofessional and shows little consideration for both our membership base and staff.

    Can anyone provide insight into what's causing this delay? The lack of communication around the timeline reflects poorly on the club's management during what should be an important transition period.

    People who hold these positions all have long notice periods, 6-12 months in most cases so there is nothing unusual with the delay

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    No. What is ridiculous is that we dont have a CEO on thre ground when all this MFC Home base is falling apart. To make it worse he has to be at the Chamber of Commerce for a "Gathering" in 3 months time after appointment.

    What if in the unfortunate event he passed away. Would the World Chambers Congress in September not go ahead?

    He should be behind the desk.

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    What sort difference is he going to make if September?

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    2 minutes ago, Wizard of Koz said:

    He should be behind the desk.

    He is. At his current place of employment; like standard practise and convention with regard for the normal context of these contracts.

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    Its a gov job! He could of left if he wanted to. He is not the CEO of BHP or even a private company. He is certainly replacable. Next drone up! It's ridiculous. He is ticking his own career box at expense of the club.

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    1 hour ago, Adam The God said:

    We should have gone with our first option.

    Nicholson?

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    22 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Nicholson?

    Nah, me. But I couldnt start til October. Cat sitting.

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