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27-04-2008, 08:42 AM |
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RE: Well said, Matty
Yes, the questions could be more direct, but surely, if they think the money should be spent, then, by definition, they expect the races to be run, and want that to happen.
I think you are rtight about press launches etc, as they are all preaching to the converted. We need to get over to those who neither care one way nor the other, what's in it for them, and get them to know the competitotrs, so they don't see them as outsiders who arrive, cause mayhem and leave.
When managing change it is always those who are indifferent who carry the change forward (usually about 60%), driven by the enthusiasts (15%)... maybe as well as a Safety Officer, we need a Change Manager!
My only worry about the school twinning exercise would be if something happens to their rider. That could be counter productive, and damaging for the youngsters? The Scouts are obviously involved, so how about starting there? A knowledge badge about the TT?
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27-04-2008, 08:49 AM |
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RE: Well said, Matty
thewitch Wrote:Yes, the questions could be more direct, but surely, if they think the money should be spent, then, by definition, they expect the races to be run, and want that to happen.
I think you are rtight about press launches etc, as they are all preaching to the converted. We need to get over to those who neither care one way nor the other, what's in it for them, and get them to know the competitotrs, so they don't see them as outsiders who arrive, cause mayhem and leave.
When managing change it is always those who are indifferent who carry the change forward (usually about 60%), driven by the enthusiasts (15%)... maybe as well as a Safety Officer, we need a Change Manager!
My only worry about the school twinning exercise would be if something happens to their rider. That could be counter productive, and damaging for the youngsters? The Scouts are obviously involved, so how about starting there? A knowledge badge about the TT?
Helen it Did Joakin lost his life at the TT but the children and my own learned that he Joakim lost his life at something he loved and wanted to do,
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27-04-2008, 07:21 PM |
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RE: Well said, Matty
Well done, then, Colin. My own children, and now grandchildren, are as devoted to the sport as I am, but they know its sadness too. However, they also know that Steven Hislop died in a helicopter, Hailwood killed by a bad driver, and that people like their beloved school janny die when you don't want them to. Life is tough, but you are right... better to die doing what you love than wiped out by a lout in a lorry.
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27-04-2008, 07:31 PM |
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RE: Well said, Matty
Excellent, Paul... keep us posted.
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27-04-2008, 09:35 PM |
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RE: Well said, Matty
Paul just a thought, years ago the Police used to put on a party for all the kids of the Island known as the Police Treat. Could the DOTL not do something like that, say at The Villa, show the film No Limit, bit of food etc, a goody bag ect, have a few of the teams and riders down as well, It would leave a lasting impression on the kids if done right and im sure the parents would be up for it too.
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28-04-2008, 11:45 AM |
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RE: Well said, Matty
You're working well, Colin!
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28-04-2008, 11:57 AM |
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