MNZ press release about restructuring

[scott411]

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Changes at Motorcycling New Zealand


Posted: Friday, 20th November, 2009 : 2:02 PM - - 39 Reads -


After a detailed operational review of it’s current staffing structure and requirements, the Board of Motorcycling New Zealand Inc., acting on the recommendations of HR company Directioneering Ltd, have moved to restructure their organisation.

The review included a comprehensive consultation process, and after consideration of the recommendations and the subsequent feedback, the Board decided to proceed with the new structure, which includes the disestablishment of the current Chief Executive Officer and Administration Manager positions.

The new structure will take effect immediately.

The Board considered it necessary to proceed with the changes to realise organisational efficiencies and a resulting year on year cost savings in six figures.

“The Board looked carefully at the total proposal and are now looking forward to moving forward,” said President Jim Tuckerman from his Auckland base.

[wharfy]

http://www.fullnoise.com.au/

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Changes at Motorcycling New Zealand


Posted: Friday, 20th November, 2009 : 2:02 PM - - 39 Reads -


After a detailed operational review of it’s current staffing structure and requirements, the Board of Motorcycling New Zealand Inc., acting on the recommendations of HR company Directioneering Ltd, have moved to restructure their organisation.

The review included a comprehensive consultation process, and after consideration of the recommendations and the subsequent feedback, the Board decided to proceed with the new structure, which includes the disestablishment of the current Chief Executive Officer and Administration Manager positions.

The new structure will take effect immediately.

The Board considered it necessary to proceed with the changes to realise organisational efficiencies and a resulting year on year cost savings in six figures.

“The Board looked carefully at the total proposal and are now looking forward to moving forward,” said President Jim Tuckerman from his Auckland base.

Consulted with who ?
Any body seen ANYTHING about the new structure ?
No CEO no Administration Manager - so does that mean the (three ?) remaining office staff run MNZ ?
:confused:

[Kickaha]

Can't find it on the MNZ website? why would it be put up elsewhere first? and who was the admin manager?

[cs363]

Consulted with who ?
Any body seen ANYTHING about the new structure ?
No CEO no Administration Manager - so does that mean the (three ?) remaining office staff run MNZ ?
:confused:


Can't find it on the MNZ website? why would it be put up elsewhere first? and who was the admin manager?

For more information contact B J (Jim) Tuckerman Ph 021 725 614

[budda]

come on guys, think about it ........
Press release was sent out to all parties at the same time - those among the first to publish are obviously the ones with their finger on the pulse

Wharfy, if that name is indicative, you should know that any review involving staffing levels etc MUST include a process of consultation with the parties

Unless I'm mistaken, MNZ will continue to be run by the Board, and the staff in the office in Huntly will do their best to carry out those decisions

I'm sure there will be some that will see a hidden agenda - fact is the entire operation was reviewed by an OUTSIDE, UNBIASED Specialist in this area with a view to creating efficiencies in the good ship MNZ which was, lets be honest, LEAKING money........
Any business that spends almost half its total turnover on wages ALONE is in trouble, and it would have been piss-poor management not to investigate

[wharfy]

come on guys, think about it ........
Press release was sent out to all parties at the same time - those among the first to publish are obviously the ones with their finger on the pulse

Wharfy, if that name is indicative, you should know that any review involving staffing levels etc MUST include a process of consultation with the parties

Unless I'm mistaken, MNZ will continue to be run by the Board, and the staff in the office in Huntly will do their best to carry out those decisions

I'm sure there will be some that will see a hidden agenda - fact is the entire operation was reviewed by an OUTSIDE, UNBIASED Specialist in this area with a view to creating efficiencies in the good ship MNZ which was, lets be honest, LEAKING money........
Any business that spends almost half its total turnover on wages ALONE is in trouble, and it would have been piss-poor management not to investigate

The nickname is not indicative of me being a waterside worker :)
I have however been through a number of "re-structure's" so I am a bit sceptical about management methods and motivation when it comes to such things.
MNZ is NOT a business - it is an Incorporated Society , and as a paid up member (who DID vote and DID go to the AGM) I would have liked to have some clue that such a radical plan was on the agenda. It may be that this is the best thing for MNZ but how would I know without any information ?

[Nasty]

The nickname is not indicative of me being a waterside worker :)
I have however been through a number of "re-structure's" so I am a bit sceptical about management methods and motivation when it comes to such things.
MNZ is NOT a business - it is an Incorporated Society , and as a paid up member (who DID vote and DID go to the AGM) I would have liked to have some clue that such a radical plan was on the agenda. It may be that this is the best thing for MNZ but how would I know without any information ?

It is generally easy to get this information, contact the chair of the board for it. You are a member and have a right to know the direction of MNZ. Having tried to work with this organisation and come across its inefficiencies a number of times a shake up may be one of the things that is needed.

The members have choosen Jim to represent them (even by default of not voting they did that too) ... part of that is letting them get on the job and get shit done to make it better. Time will tell if this works - as with any organsiation.

[KS34]

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Changes at Motorcycling New Zealand


Posted: Friday, 20th November, 2009 : 2:02 PM - - 39 Reads -


disestablishment of the current Chief Executive Officer and Administration Manager positions.

The new structure will take effect immediately.



Very interesting, Does this mean the "positions" have gone but the people will stay under a different title or the respective staff have gone as well? They say change is better than a holiday so I willl look forward to the next AGM to see the benefits they have realised.

[Nasty]

Very interesting, Does this mean the "positions" have gone but the people will stay under a different title or the respective staff have gone as well? They say change is better than a holiday so I willl look forward to the next AGM to see the benefits they have realised.

As long as you don't expect immediate benefits ... it takes time to realise anything from any changes ...

[p.dath]

Any business that spends almost half its total turnover on wages ALONE is in trouble, and it would have been piss-poor management not to investigate

Actually I think you'll find that is normal. For a lot of businesses wages is the biggest expense.

Hence the reason many business look to computerise and automate tasks, have things made in china, etc.

[budda]

Actually I think you'll find that is normal. For a lot of businesses wages is the biggest expense.

Hence the reason many business look to computerise and automate tasks, have things made in china, etc.

Sorry, its NOT normal at all...... and for most businesses, wages is the biggest INVESTMENT they make. I come from a unionised workplace background, and unfortunately dealt with the fallout of numerous "reviews". in fact, I was a casualty of just such a review, so I KNOW how the two affected people feel. I understand that both Jill and Pav have left MNZ already, and I for one wish them both well

The review identified efficiencies in systems, and this then led to the changes in staffing levels. I'm on record as saying before the election that the problem was NOT that the ladies in the office werent working hard - rather that they werent able to work smarter due to some of the systems in place

I sincerely hope that this will be the start of something a lot more positive for the future of the Organisation. Sadly, I expect that there will be repercussions involving Lawyers - NOT because there were procedural problems in the process,( I'm told the whole thing was handled BY THE BOOK ) but because its simply human nature to strike back when you FEEL that you've had the shaft. Rightly or Wrongly

I understand that this review was proposed during the tenure of the LAST Board, but didnt eventuate for unknown reasons - so forget all about this review being the result of any sort of a personal vendetta.

It would appear that there IS a personal vendetta going down, but BJT and other Board members are on the BROWN end of the McCleary stick

[wharfy]

I sincerely hope that this will be the start of something a lot more positive for the future of the Organisation. Sadly, I expect that there will be repercussions involving Lawyers - NOT because there were procedural problems in the process,( I'm told the whole thing was handled BY THE BOOK ) but because its simply human nature to strike back when you FEEL that you've had the shaft. Rightly or Wrongly


I hope for everybody's sake (mine included) that it was by the book........

[budda]

couldnt agree more ........

[Wingnut]

I hope for everybody's sake (mine included) that it was by the book........

Yep. Otherwise its more $$$$$$$$$ down the drain. So to speak.

Best wishes to all those involved in the restructuring.

[Shaun]

Yep. Otherwise its more $$$$$$$$$ down the drain. So to speak.

Best wishes to all those involved in the restructuring.



+1000 to that mate

[Scouse]

All I have got to say is may a very heavy shitstorm rain down on tuckerman

[Shaun]

All I have got to say is may a very heavy shitstorm rain down on tuckerman




Why is that Scouse? What has J Tuckerman done to dis please you????

[Rcktfsh]

After a detailed operational review of it’s current staffing structure and requirements, the Board of Motorcycling New Zealand Inc., acting on the recommendations of HR company Directioneering Ltd, have moved to restructure their organisation.



Would be interesting to see the report, does anyone know of Directioneering Ltd? Googling brings up very little apart from a yellow pages listing and a business networking site profile on the managing director (and possibly only staff member) Graeme Duhs which reads...


Graeme Duhs’s Summary
Experienced Career Strategy consultant working for many organisations to assist their executives and staff with Outplacement and Career Coaching support.

Background includes running the NZ operations of a global leader as well as running own consultancy Directioneering NZ Ltd with Australasian linkages.

Profile has been developed as the provider of choice for many organisations wanting to support their executives and staff with professional support during times of change.

Graeme Duhs’s Specialties:
Outplacement and Career Support. Works with executives at the most senior levels to staff at all levels.


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Graeme Duhs’s Experience
Director
Directioneering New Zealand Ltd
(Management Consulting industry)

1995 — Present (14 years )

Career Strategy Consulting; Outplacement Services.

Managing Director
Right Management Consultanta
(Management Consulting industry)

1996 — 2005 (9 years )

Started the New Zealand operations of Right and developed the business in Auckland and Wellington.

Managing Director
Right Management Consultants
(Management Consulting industry)

1996 — 2005 (9 years )


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Graeme Duhs’s Education
The University of Queensland

not alot of detail there, for example who is the global leader?

[sidecar bob]

Why is that Scouse? What has J Tuckerman done to dis please you????

Nuthin dude, he's just a Pav groupie.

[Shaun]

Nuthin dude, he's just a Pav groupie.



Cheers mate. For once I am saying nothing, my License is still being processed Ha Ha:banana:

[White trash]

I am saying nothing,

Holy shit! Alert the media!

[Shaun]

Holy shit! Alert the media!




Shocked the be Jesus out of me also dude. I have learnt a new trick with me and my fingers

I have a MOTO DYNAMIX ( My Buisness) LOGO in front of my comp, it reminds me that I am trying to make money from some thing I love doing, so I can do what I want with racing, so I are slowly learning Ha ha

Who ever said you cannot teach and OLD dog new tricks:calm:

[Robert Taylor]

come on guys, think about it ........
Press release was sent out to all parties at the same time - those among the first to publish are obviously the ones with their finger on the pulse

Wharfy, if that name is indicative, you should know that any review involving staffing levels etc MUST include a process of consultation with the parties

Unless I'm mistaken, MNZ will continue to be run by the Board, and the staff in the office in Huntly will do their best to carry out those decisions

I'm sure there will be some that will see a hidden agenda - fact is the entire operation was reviewed by an OUTSIDE, UNBIASED Specialist in this area with a view to creating efficiencies in the good ship MNZ which was, lets be honest, LEAKING money........
Any business that spends almost half its total turnover on wages ALONE is in trouble, and it would have been piss-poor management not to investigate

Lets hope that those who have been shown the door go quietly and that more money ( that comes from MNZ members pockets ) doesnt get leaked in legal action. I hope that those who have been discarded arent going to be ruthlessly and selfishly out for all they can get via legal action. If they do so then it is up to the motorcycling community to treat them like lepers.

[White trash]

Lets hope that those who have been shown the door go quietly and that more money ( that comes from MNZ members pockets ) doesnt get leaked in legal action. I hope that those who have been discarded arent going to be ruthlessly and selfishly out for all they can get via legal action. If they do so then it is up to the motorcycling community to treat them like lepers.
What a fucken dreamer...........

[wharfy]

Cheers mate. For once I am saying nothing, my License is still being processed Ha Ha:banana:

When I first read this MY license was with MNZ, I had just applied to get it back (after my wee ambulance ride :) ) - My immediate selfish reaction was - I hope the office is still working, I need my license back for the Tri-series.
It arrived the next day - :2thumbsup

Restructuring can be very stressful and disruptive (even for those that survive)

Thanks to the MNZ staff for keeping the wheels turning :scooter:

[Robert Taylor]

What a fucken dreamer...........

I fear you are correct, and you certainly find out about people when money is involved....

[scracha]

All I have got to say is may a very heavy shitstorm rain down on tuckerman

You know, there's a saying we had in my part of Scotland.

"If you don't have anything nice to say......fuck off"

[Shaun]

You know, there's a saying we had in my part of Scotland.

"If you don't have anything nice to say......fuck off"



Laughed my arse of dude

[Mystic13]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motorsport/news/article.cfm?c_id=66&objectid=10612110


From Eric Thompson at the herald

Motorcycling New Zealand has "disestablished" Paul Pavletich and Jill de Thierry from their roles as chief executive and administration manager. "After a detailed operational review of its current staffing structure and requirements, the board of Motorcycling New Zealand, acting on the recommendations of HR company Directioneering, have moved to restructure their organisation," it said. The changes will take effect immediately.



Who knows more about the restructuring then? (edit - so there's another thread, It was nice to see Eric Thompson writing this article since he wrote the last article that seemed misinformed and issued after the thing had been put to bed. He must have got a few emails after the last one)