| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 22:17 - Aug 18 with 2539 views | Metal_Hacker |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 08:13 - Aug 19 with 2134 views | chicoazul |
Is it Jamie Clapham as in….Jamie Clapham? |  |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 08:39 - Aug 19 with 2056 views | PhilTWTD |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 08:13 - Aug 19 by chicoazul |
Is it Jamie Clapham as in….Jamie Clapham? |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 08:51 - Aug 19 with 2011 views | hype313 |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 08:39 - Aug 19 by PhilTWTD |
No, Jaime Clapham is the blogger's username. |
So you're telling me Chris Makin isn't Chris Makin? |  |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 08:53 - Aug 19 with 2007 views | Keno |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 08:51 - Aug 19 by hype313 |
So you're telling me Chris Makin isn't Chris Makin? |
But Lord Lucan is actually Lord Lucan isnt he??? [Post edited 19 Aug 2021 9:11]
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:08 - Aug 19 with 1964 views | Churchman |
This is well worth a read. As somebody who spent half his career in project management I am very familiar with change theories, including Tuckman, along with the process every person goes through when presented by change (denial, resistance, exploration, acceptance).
In project world there is always a process, just as there is in everything we do in in life. In the case of ITFC, it’s more of a program of projects, but the same processes will apply to the work to be done and the impact on those involved.
Whether people choose to believe it or not, it will take time to change the fortunes of ITFC. If they know what they are doing this will be planned in. How long? I’ve no idea but I am sure we will be ok in the long run, with or without Mr Cook. He is part of the process, but he is by no means the most important part. It’s why I’ve banged on a lot about putting structure in.
As the article suggests, enjoy the ride - even if I am finding four games of failure hard to enjoy! The people at ITFC are trying to achieve something, unlike Evans who had no plan, expertise or interest. I just have to remind myself ‘big picture, not little picture’ before swearing loudly and cracking open another beer after another defeat.
Better times ahead. |  | | |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:16 - Aug 19 with 1925 views | Chrisd |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 08:53 - Aug 19 by Keno |
But Lord Lucan is actually Lord Lucan isnt he??? [Post edited 19 Aug 2021 9:11]
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Think you might end up being disappointed Keno! 😉 |  |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:19 - Aug 19 with 1896 views | Keno |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:16 - Aug 19 by Chrisd |
Think you might end up being disappointed Keno! 😉 |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:21 - Aug 19 with 1889 views | Vic |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:08 - Aug 19 by Churchman |
This is well worth a read. As somebody who spent half his career in project management I am very familiar with change theories, including Tuckman, along with the process every person goes through when presented by change (denial, resistance, exploration, acceptance).
In project world there is always a process, just as there is in everything we do in in life. In the case of ITFC, it’s more of a program of projects, but the same processes will apply to the work to be done and the impact on those involved.
Whether people choose to believe it or not, it will take time to change the fortunes of ITFC. If they know what they are doing this will be planned in. How long? I’ve no idea but I am sure we will be ok in the long run, with or without Mr Cook. He is part of the process, but he is by no means the most important part. It’s why I’ve banged on a lot about putting structure in.
As the article suggests, enjoy the ride - even if I am finding four games of failure hard to enjoy! The people at ITFC are trying to achieve something, unlike Evans who had no plan, expertise or interest. I just have to remind myself ‘big picture, not little picture’ before swearing loudly and cracking open another beer after another defeat.
Better times ahead. |
Great post and very true.
Like you it is the overall management structure now in place that gives confidence that ultimately the club will get itself back on course.
What I’m not yet so sure about is Paul Cook and whether he has the ability to see this through. So far he has failed. Change management isn’t simply getting rid of one workforce and starting again with another, it is about taking your current team and leading them through the process. In rejecting the whole of last years squad he has so far has singularly failed to do that. It’s easy to simply fire people who don’t fit in, it is another to take the wounded, fearful colleague and help them through and developing them as you go along. Cook seems a little impetuous and impatient and it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s not the manager that completes this job. |  |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:30 - Aug 19 with 1868 views | itfcjoe |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:08 - Aug 19 by Churchman |
This is well worth a read. As somebody who spent half his career in project management I am very familiar with change theories, including Tuckman, along with the process every person goes through when presented by change (denial, resistance, exploration, acceptance).
In project world there is always a process, just as there is in everything we do in in life. In the case of ITFC, it’s more of a program of projects, but the same processes will apply to the work to be done and the impact on those involved.
Whether people choose to believe it or not, it will take time to change the fortunes of ITFC. If they know what they are doing this will be planned in. How long? I’ve no idea but I am sure we will be ok in the long run, with or without Mr Cook. He is part of the process, but he is by no means the most important part. It’s why I’ve banged on a lot about putting structure in.
As the article suggests, enjoy the ride - even if I am finding four games of failure hard to enjoy! The people at ITFC are trying to achieve something, unlike Evans who had no plan, expertise or interest. I just have to remind myself ‘big picture, not little picture’ before swearing loudly and cracking open another beer after another defeat.
Better times ahead. |
I think the article doesn't clarify that the Tuckman here is really the club as a whole, and that the first team is almost separate to that in reality at the moment - it will be coming along but it's a totally different beast |  |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:43 - Aug 19 with 1801 views | Markp68 |
Funnily enough my daughter is a sports coaching student at Hartpury Uni and when i picked her up from work rather despondent on Tuesday following the Cheltenham game she told me about the Tuckman Model which she’d done a piece on this year and told me that the team need to work through this before we’re likely to see better performances on the pitch. | | | |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:23 - Aug 19 with 1662 views | Churchman |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:21 - Aug 19 by Vic |
Great post and very true.
Like you it is the overall management structure now in place that gives confidence that ultimately the club will get itself back on course.
What I’m not yet so sure about is Paul Cook and whether he has the ability to see this through. So far he has failed. Change management isn’t simply getting rid of one workforce and starting again with another, it is about taking your current team and leading them through the process. In rejecting the whole of last years squad he has so far has singularly failed to do that. It’s easy to simply fire people who don’t fit in, it is another to take the wounded, fearful colleague and help them through and developing them as you go along. Cook seems a little impetuous and impatient and it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s not the manager that completes this job. |
Thank you. I have to agree with you. In the moment, I was glad he binned the lot. They deserved it. But that really isn’t true. It is true that many of the players were poor, showed poor commitment to their profession and their colleagues. They took zero responsibility. However, they were operating in a dreadful environment that accepted mediocrity and failure as the norm (see Lee, Dyer etc).
The sweeping line of ‘dross’ and ‘deadwood’ that I’ve used more than once isn’t right. Some of those players were ok, as was shown by the u turn on Dobra, just as some members of staff were. I think Cook should have been more selective in his approach and as we’ve said previously, less public. He has made his job harder than it already was.
I’ve worked on all sorts of project teams, projects and programs and seen all sorts of ways of doing things. Tearing something up completely is sometimes necessary, but it is always smarter to understand what you are ripping up and utilise whatever you can from it to make transition easier. It’s last resort territory really.
I agree that Cook comes across as a little impetuous and impatient. While moving on much of the squad was a must, the way publicly went about it just makes those who remain less trustworthy of him. It will all come good in the end but like you, I suspect he won’t be the manager that sees this through. | | | |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:28 - Aug 19 with 1637 views | itfcjoe |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:23 - Aug 19 by Churchman |
Thank you. I have to agree with you. In the moment, I was glad he binned the lot. They deserved it. But that really isn’t true. It is true that many of the players were poor, showed poor commitment to their profession and their colleagues. They took zero responsibility. However, they were operating in a dreadful environment that accepted mediocrity and failure as the norm (see Lee, Dyer etc).
The sweeping line of ‘dross’ and ‘deadwood’ that I’ve used more than once isn’t right. Some of those players were ok, as was shown by the u turn on Dobra, just as some members of staff were. I think Cook should have been more selective in his approach and as we’ve said previously, less public. He has made his job harder than it already was.
I’ve worked on all sorts of project teams, projects and programs and seen all sorts of ways of doing things. Tearing something up completely is sometimes necessary, but it is always smarter to understand what you are ripping up and utilise whatever you can from it to make transition easier. It’s last resort territory really.
I agree that Cook comes across as a little impetuous and impatient. While moving on much of the squad was a must, the way publicly went about it just makes those who remain less trustworthy of him. It will all come good in the end but like you, I suspect he won’t be the manager that sees this through. |
I wonder if there is an element of the new takeover having 'spooked' him somewhat, and knowing he wasn't their choice has made him more determined to do everything totally on his terms, rather than fail on someone elses when he walked into the job with a good reputation.
Will be interesting to see how things play out for Cook, I think he'll get us out of this division - but I don't think he is the long term man for this project in any way shape or form personally. It's important that he is given what he needs to succeed in the short term, which he has been, but can imagine some power struggles in the future | |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:28 - Aug 19 with 1634 views | Churchman |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:30 - Aug 19 by itfcjoe |
I think the article doesn't clarify that the Tuckman here is really the club as a whole, and that the first team is almost separate to that in reality at the moment - it will be coming along but it's a totally different beast |
I agree, Joe. For me I see the first team is a project within the ITFC program. Inextricably linked and the key element, of course, but I think the separation was alluded to by Ashton when he talked about four strands to this of which the first team was one, but the one that was taking all his time at the moment. Apologies, I’m paraphrasing a bit here.
Edit: seen your latest post and agree with that too. I suspect there will be some clashes, especially if it takes time for results to come. [Post edited 19 Aug 2021 11:32]
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:37 - Aug 19 with 1594 views | _sanctimoanious_ |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:28 - Aug 19 by itfcjoe |
I wonder if there is an element of the new takeover having 'spooked' him somewhat, and knowing he wasn't their choice has made him more determined to do everything totally on his terms, rather than fail on someone elses when he walked into the job with a good reputation.
Will be interesting to see how things play out for Cook, I think he'll get us out of this division - but I don't think he is the long term man for this project in any way shape or form personally. It's important that he is given what he needs to succeed in the short term, which he has been, but can imagine some power struggles in the future |
He was their choice.
Appleton or Cook but they couldn't get Appleton. If they were in control when they had to appoint a manager it 100% have been Cook. All the other noise is irrelevant. |  | | |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:47 - Aug 19 with 1561 views | Ewan_Oozami |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:28 - Aug 19 by itfcjoe |
I wonder if there is an element of the new takeover having 'spooked' him somewhat, and knowing he wasn't their choice has made him more determined to do everything totally on his terms, rather than fail on someone elses when he walked into the job with a good reputation.
Will be interesting to see how things play out for Cook, I think he'll get us out of this division - but I don't think he is the long term man for this project in any way shape or form personally. It's important that he is given what he needs to succeed in the short term, which he has been, but can imagine some power struggles in the future |
I see Cook as very much a "Kevin Keegan" style of manager, slow to get going but once he does, the quality, enthusiasm and momentum will push the club upwards very quickly and it's just a matter of how far up we can go. That said, I think once the momentum stalls (wherever we finish up), it will be very difficult for Cook to get it going again, and that's when a different type of manager is needed... |  |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 13:38 - Aug 19 with 1434 views | Vic |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:47 - Aug 19 by Ewan_Oozami |
I see Cook as very much a "Kevin Keegan" style of manager, slow to get going but once he does, the quality, enthusiasm and momentum will push the club upwards very quickly and it's just a matter of how far up we can go. That said, I think once the momentum stalls (wherever we finish up), it will be very difficult for Cook to get it going again, and that's when a different type of manager is needed... |
Right now I think it’s legitimate to at least wonder whether he will actually get momentum. It would be tragic if he didn’t because everything is set up for him.
But so far, however much I may will him to succeed, he has failed here. I know he’s got a great track record and he absolutely should have got the job, but so far? Meh, he’s not done it here.
Absolutely not calling for him to go, but no one can say his time here has been anything but poor. And it’s natural to start wondering what will be the cut off time for him to get things rolling by. What if we have no win in the next 5?
Other good managers have failed - Clough at Leeds and several at Man U post Fergie, however many at Sheff Weds and Derby. [Post edited 19 Aug 2021 13:40]
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 13:43 - Aug 19 with 1397 views | El_Fenix |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 09:21 - Aug 19 by Vic |
Great post and very true.
Like you it is the overall management structure now in place that gives confidence that ultimately the club will get itself back on course.
What I’m not yet so sure about is Paul Cook and whether he has the ability to see this through. So far he has failed. Change management isn’t simply getting rid of one workforce and starting again with another, it is about taking your current team and leading them through the process. In rejecting the whole of last years squad he has so far has singularly failed to do that. It’s easy to simply fire people who don’t fit in, it is another to take the wounded, fearful colleague and help them through and developing them as you go along. Cook seems a little impetuous and impatient and it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s not the manager that completes this job. |
The nature of change management depends on the circumstances. When a workforce has become sullen, cynical and demoralized over a long period of time, it is best to start again - if this is possible. When a workforce is competent and motivated, but is being let down by poor management, incremental restructuring and reorganization can lead to a rapid turn-around.
The new owners of ITFC acquired the first type of situation because they saw the immense potential of a clean start. In my opinion, they are executing superbly. I am not concerned by the forming and storming transients. In fact, I enjoy watching the process because ITFC football is already far more entertaining than it has been for many years.
I respect the very different ways that Flynn Downes and Armando Dobra reacted to the new era. Downes escaped a toxic environment and Dobra became part of a new beginning.
I am also very pleased that Paul Cook did not 'throw out the baby with the bath water' with respect to Paul Hurst's maligned signings, Janoi Donacien, Toto Nsiala and Jon Nolan.
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 14:49 - Aug 19 with 1242 views | itfcserbia |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 11:23 - Aug 19 by Churchman |
Thank you. I have to agree with you. In the moment, I was glad he binned the lot. They deserved it. But that really isn’t true. It is true that many of the players were poor, showed poor commitment to their profession and their colleagues. They took zero responsibility. However, they were operating in a dreadful environment that accepted mediocrity and failure as the norm (see Lee, Dyer etc).
The sweeping line of ‘dross’ and ‘deadwood’ that I’ve used more than once isn’t right. Some of those players were ok, as was shown by the u turn on Dobra, just as some members of staff were. I think Cook should have been more selective in his approach and as we’ve said previously, less public. He has made his job harder than it already was.
I’ve worked on all sorts of project teams, projects and programs and seen all sorts of ways of doing things. Tearing something up completely is sometimes necessary, but it is always smarter to understand what you are ripping up and utilise whatever you can from it to make transition easier. It’s last resort territory really.
I agree that Cook comes across as a little impetuous and impatient. While moving on much of the squad was a must, the way publicly went about it just makes those who remain less trustworthy of him. It will all come good in the end but like you, I suspect he won’t be the manager that sees this through. |
Fair points throughout. I think what most of people forget (me included) is that, while he has a terrific record at this level, PC is by no means a world class manager ie. far from PL and maybe even top Championship.
Also, I think most of this recruiting were Ashton targets than PC personally, and these are all players who can play in multiple positions and multiple systems which will allow for a change of manager if it comes to it.
For now, let's just enjoy the ride and while you say first four games weren't enjoyable result wise I've seen us play more good football than the whole of last season. |  |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 14:58 - Aug 19 with 1220 views | Wallingford_Boy |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 08:53 - Aug 19 by Keno |
But Lord Lucan is actually Lord Lucan isnt he??? [Post edited 19 Aug 2021 9:11]
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I'm not actually a boy.. |  |
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| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 15:15 - Aug 19 with 1192 views | Keno |
| Jamie Clapham’s blog on TWTDs is a very insightful read on 14:58 - Aug 19 by Wallingford_Boy |
I'm not actually a boy.. |
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