CAMS Roadshow

[Mike Cherry]

CAMS Organisational Blueprint to be released
CAMS Media Release
20 Mar 2008

Following an extensive organisational review conducted by Ernst & Young, the CAMS Board have developed its blueprint for the future, having regard for the Ernst & Young findings.

This blueprint is about to be communicated widely with the President and CEO of CAMS undertaking a series of road shows across Australia in the next few weeks.

The outcomes of the Boards position have been subject to consultation with key leaders from across the organisation, including a full day workshop of State Council and National Commission Chairs and the Board held late last month.

The Boards blueprint is clearly about laying the foundation for the future of the organisation and the achievement of its new strategic direction and the feedback from those that have already had the opportunity to see the proposal it makes a lot of sense, is nothing that wasn’t expected from such a review and it is obvious the Board have put a lot of thought into it.

A heavy and increased emphasis has been placed on sport & club development, opening up communication lines, removing bureaucracy, streamlining decision making, engaging stakeholders, providing enhanced customer service/access to service delivery, recognising the grass-roots level of the sport, volunteerism and establishing a contemporary governance structure.

The Board recognise the implementation of the outcomes will mean significant change and won’t be easy, but with a concerted and unified effort by all members of CAMS they believe the change is achievable and will position the organisation and sport well for the future.

The Board also recognise the need to gain the support of the membership on certain aspects of the review and the road shows are the first step in the consultation process. It also recognises its leadership role in this process and the need for it to make tough decisions in the best interest of the organisation and it is unified in its support for the proposals about to be put forward as a consequence of this review.
As in any review there is always an operational imperative to move quickly to fill key positions to maintain service delivery to our clubs, members and key stakeholders and the Board are insistent these should be aligned to the new organisation. The CEO has been empowered to progress this issue.

The details of the road shows follow and all interested members are encouraged to attend:

31 March South Australia
1 April Western Australia
2 April Tasmania
3 April Victoria
4 April New South Wales
8 April Queensland

Specific details regarding times and venue will be available and circulated by State Offices.

Why don't they just publish it?

[Kaptainballistik]

And they needed a report for that Thanks for wasting my money.

[AV1611]

Publish what? The "blueprint", or the Ernst and Young review?

Personally, I'd be interested in seeing both. Having access to both would be a far more true indication of how serious CAMS are about improving things.

There is about 2/3rds of stuff-all chance of getting access to the Ernst and Young review, and that means us conspiracy theorists are always going to be suspicious that the "blueprint" isn't going to deal with the major findings of the Ernst and Young review...

[Kagan]

A heavy and increased emphasis has been placed on sport & club development, opening up communication lines, removing bureaucracy, streamlining decision making, engaging stakeholders, providing enhanced customer service/access to service delivery, recognising the grass-roots level of the sport, volunteerism and establishing a contemporary governance structure.

I would think that these would be the major findings of the review, wouldn't they?

There is about 2/3rds of stuff-all chance of getting access to the Ernst and Young review, and that means us conspiracy theorists are always going to be suspicious that the "blueprint" isn't going to deal with the major findings of the Ernst and Young review...

If they did those things, I think we would be well and truly on the path to building CAMS into something we can trust and be proud of... O.K. well being proud of might be a little over the top, but you get the point.

[Eco-velocity therapy]

2 things

- I guess we will see how serious they are about change and how open they are about the E&Y report by seeing the issues that they put on the table at the meetings. Until then, lets give them the benefit of the doubt (and, if they don't deliver, then we can cane them)

- back at Xmas time, who would have thought that we would see some evidence of a change program from ARCOM and more generally CAMS, BEFORE seeing anything from AASA regarding its details for an ARC and a structure for the governance of rallying under their banner????

[Miss]

Cokesy got an email as El Presidente which had the attached:

ORGANISATIONAL REVIEW - KEY MESSAGES

CONTEXT

§ Ernst & Young have presented their final report to the CAMS Board outlining their findings and recommendations into future governance, consultation/advisory structures and organisational design/structure for CAMS.

§ The CAMS Board have completed two full day workshops to consider the findings and recommendations, but more importantly develop their formal position on the issues raised.

§ This process has involved the acceptance of some of Ernst & Young’s recommendations, modification or rejection of others and development of new recommendations.

§ The outcomes of the Board’s deliberations have also been subject to consultation with key leaders from across the organisation, with a full day workshop of State Council and National Commission Chairs with the Board held last week.

§ Staff were also briefed last week on the concepts and overview of the Board’s position and are currently working on their respective elements of the outcomes.

§ The feedback from both of these sessions will now be consolidated and the Board’s formal position will be subject of publication and communication at a series of road-shows with State Councils and other key stakeholders. These are currently being scheduled for late March/early April and will involve the CAMS President and CEO.

§ The Board are acutely aware of some criticism regarding the structured process adopted for the review. This process is not about keeping secrets but until the Board resolve its formal position on the Ernst & Young findings, they have simply been the consultant’s observations and findings and have no formal status within the organisation.

§ The Board fully appreciate CAMS members and stakeholders are anxious to know the outcomes but it is important we carefully analyse the findings and develop a structured and prioritised plan for its communication and implementation. This view was supported by State Council and National Commission Chairs.







REVIEW AND WORKSHOP OUTCOMES

§ Recognised need for change and the need to expedite discussion to resolve and communicate the Board’s formal response.

§ It is clear the Board have carefully considered the review findings and recommendations and come to their own conclusion and not simply accepted and adopted the consultant’s position/s.

§ The Boards position is nothing to fear and in some respects was expected. There has obviously been significant thought put into the Boards position and further changes occurred at the workshop, which in itself is a clear demonstration of the Boards willingness to consider meaningful input and modify its position.

§ It was recognised however that there is an operational imperative to move quickly to fill key positions to maintain service delivery to our clubs, members and key stakeholders. The CEO will progress this issue.

§ The Boards position is clearly about laying the foundation for the future of the organisation and the achievement of its new strategic direction and makes a lot of sense.

§ A heavy and increased emphasis has been placed on sport & club development, opening up communication lines, removing bureaucracy, streamlining decision making, engaging stakeholders, providing enhanced customer service/access to service delivery, recognising the grass-roots level of the sport and volunteerism.

§ The implementation of the outcomes will mean change and won’t be easy, but with a concerted and unified effort by all members of CAMS are achievable and will position the organisation well for the future.

§ The Board recognise the need to gain the support of the membership on certain aspects of the review and remain ready to open consultation on these issues as a matter of priority. It also recognises its leadership role in this process and the need for it to make tough decisions in the best interest of the organisation and is unified in its support for the proposals put forward as a consequence of this review.


KEY DATES 2008


February Recruitment of key positions commences

Late March /Early April Communication and engagement with State Councils and other key stakeholders

Remainder of 2008 Implementation plan arising from above progressively implemented

[Factor]

Whats the bet that the constitution gets changed to ensure state councils dont get to nominate Board members. I have $500 if anyone wants to take it.

[fro]

Well, when you see things like this, the constitution will have to change, won't it?

CAMS Board adopt changes to AMSC

They're not adopting changes to the AMSC, they're getting rid of it...

In fact, this is worthy of it's own thread.

[Factor]

I know I will cop a hiding from some dipsticks on this forum, but they wont be changing the constitution without a fight from this member. Indeed I will keep my eye on it and hope that enough like minded people are prepared to assist in ensuring that the members rights are protected. One thing I can say is that I will seek have the conflicts of interest that I believe exist within the board clearly exposed to the light of day in any proceedings that I have to institute.

And no I wont say what I mean here, I have no legal protection, it will be done within the appropriate framework where some people cannot use the members money to clamp down the comment.

Why cant people see that all that is happening to CAMS is what it some of the board have wanted for years, to ignore the members and operate for the profitable benefit of a few.

And no fro - the constitution doesn't HAVE to change. It should only change if the members agree and want to change it.

[Spac]

§ The Board are acutely aware of some criticism regarding the structured process adopted for the review. This process is not about keeping secrets but until the Board resolve its formal position on the Ernst & Young findings, they have simply been the consultant’s observations and findings and have no formal status within the organisation.

§ The Board fully appreciate CAMS members and stakeholders are anxious to know the outcomes but it is important we carefully analyse the findings and develop a structured and prioritised plan for its communication and implementation. This view was supported by State Council and National Commission Chairs.

This sums up so much of what is wrong with CAMS' hierarchy.

Across its membership, there's far more knowledge, understanding and skill than there is in the board and its paid employees.
While I have little faith in the board, the previous sentence is not a slight on anyone - its a statistical inevitability given the number of members vs the number of people on the board.

So why not open the whole thing up? If they real had any interest in improving, then they'd be keen to air the dirty laundry and move on.

Instead, we're all treated to more of the same: Trust us; everything is fine; you wouldn't understand. Etc.

[Factor]

Heres my take on the press release:

§ Ernst & Young have presented their final report to the CAMS Board outlining their findings and recommendations into future governance, consultation/advisory structures and organisational design/structure for CAMS. The CAMS Board have completed two full day workshops to consider the findings and recommendations, but more importantly develop their formal position on the issues raised. This process has involved the acceptance of some of Ernst & Young’s recommendations, modification or rejection of others and development of new recommendations.

They had to work out how to get around the bits they didnt like

§ The outcomes of the Board’s deliberations have also been subject to consultation with key leaders from across the organisation, with a full day workshop of State Council and National Commission Chairs with the Board held last week.

Dear Mr Osborne and Mr Fountain - the word consultation does not mean telling us what you have decided after you decide it. I think you misunderstand the concept, consultation is meant to inform decision making not be a communication toll for decisions made. I call on my state council chair to advise what how this meeting of the minds occurred.

§

Staff were also briefed last week on the concepts and overview of the Board’s position and are currently working on their respective elements of the outcomes.

Clearly the "consultation that will will flow is immaterial the staff already have their riding orders.

§

The feedback from both of these sessions will now be consolidated and the Board’s formal position will be subject of publication and communication at a series of road-shows with State Councils and other key stakeholders. These are currently being scheduled for late March/early April and will involve the CAMS President and CEO.

Get ready to be told how far to bend over

§

The Board are acutely aware of some criticism regarding the structured process adopted for the review. This process is not about keeping secrets but until the Board resolve its formal position on the Ernst & Young findings, they have simply been the consultant’s observations and findings and have no formal status within the organisation.

Yep you aint reading the report till we tell you whats good for you.

§ It is clear the Board have carefully considered the review findings and recommendations and come to their own conclusion and not simply accepted and adopted the consultant’s position/s.

well they arent going to implement things they dont agree with

§

The Boards position is nothing to fear and in some respects was expected.

Expected by whom - what is it that I shouldnt fear.


§

It was recognised however that there is an operational imperative to move quickly to fill key positions to maintain service delivery to our clubs, members and key stakeholders. The CEO will progress this issue.

Which positions - I havent seen any adverts - where are they being advertised, whats the role - why are they key vacancies??

The Boards position is clearly about laying the foundation for the future of the organisation and the achievement of its new strategic direction and makes a lot of sense.

Any one else starting to get a feel for the level of sycophantic behaviour that happened at this meeting of people who at least in part were appointed by the board.

A heavy and increased emphasis has been placed on sport & club development, opening up communication lines, removing bureaucracy, streamlining decision making, engaging stakeholders, providing enhanced customer service/access to service delivery, recognising the grass-roots level of the sport and volunteerism.

We could have told you that - indeed many of us did.

The implementation of the outcomes will mean change and won’t be easy, but with a concerted and unified effort by all members of CAMS are achievable and will position the organisation well for the future.

Achtung - you will support the fuhrher in this matter - I got news for you guys, I will not fall in line behind you _ I will when you deign to let me see the future plans evaluate them and arrive at my own conclusion, I dont need the boards direction on how to think.

The Board recognise the need to gain the support of the membership on certain aspects of the review and remain ready to open consultation on these issues as a matter of priority.

What iutter rot - you have already determined your position and are implementing it - are you seriously telling us that anything we say will change your mind. Indeed if we are in any doubt then see next line.

It also recognises its leadership role in this process and the need for it to make tough decisions in the best interest of the organisation and is unified in its support for the proposals put forward as a consequence of this review.

Yep you may have an opinion but but we are making the tough decisions. blah blah blah, jeez this stuff sounds like a political speech.

Under the rules by which this CONFEDERATION operates - you may be unified now but come the next elections that may change.


Its a manipulative exercise to do what they want and not what the members want. Otherwise there would be no need for secrecy.


Yep Karlos the AASA may not be doing much, but what these people are doing scares the hell out of me.

I have a question for all of us who are grass roots members

DO YOU WANT TO BE CONTROLLED BY A NON-REPRESENTATIVE AUTOCRACY - OR DO YOU WANT TO RETAIN AT LEAST A SEMBLANCE OF DEMOCRACY - WILL YOU FIGHT TO RETAIN YOUR RIGHT TO ELECT BOARD MEMBERS?

[Mathew Boorman]

I shouldn't spout off based on a few press releases.. but I can't resist. sorry!

Originally Posted by CAMS

A heavy and increased emphasis has been placed on sport & club development, opening up communication lines, removing bureaucracy, streamlining decision making, engaging stakeholders, providing enhanced customer service/access to service delivery, recognising the grass-roots level of the sport, volunteerism and establishing a contemporary governance structure.

O goody they will fix the governance structure to be something democratic... maybe

Originally Posted by CAMS

A heavy and increased emphasis has been placed on sport & club development, opening up communication lines, removing bureaucracy, streamlining decision making, engaging stakeholders, providing enhanced customer service/access to service delivery, recognising the grass-roots level of the sport and volunteerism.

Oh hang on its not there anymore.

Originally Posted by CAMS

The feedback from both of these sessions will now be consolidated and the Board’s formal position will be subject of publication and communication at a series of road-shows with State Councils and other key stakeholders. These are currently being scheduled for late March/early April and will involve the CAMS President and CEO.

Oh goody, consultation... Well information... Oh thats right class E(diot) members don't really vote, don't really count. Except they just pay for the whole lot.

Originally Posted by CAMS

Consistent with the outcomes of the organisational review conducted by Ernst & Young, the CAMS Board have accepted a recommendation of Ernst & Young to disband the Australian Motor Sports Commission (AMSC).

Oh I see they ALREADY did it. Operate like a for profit, private organisation.


Factor... whens the next electable position coming up. Time to start campaigning?

[Hasbeen]

I will take your $500 now Andrew that is part of it.
I personaly think the review should be published before the road show at least then we would be able to analsye it and ask the roadshow the hard questions that we need to ask at our meeting's so they could be answered at the meeting as have all the people involved had the chance to ask and work out between themselve's.
But then was we have it we will all just have to have our own meeting's to decusse it amongst our members and on forum's like this but a they wont let it out let's all sit tight till we see it then we go away and analsye it ourselves and then come up with an out come of our owne maybe have a combined state council meeting on the Goldcoast or the Haymen Islands or just have it a big shed with beer and a barbie without the herirachy.
But let's see it first as we are only speculating but i know it will take our board memeber voting rights away.

Andrew Wylie

[Dave Kelly]

oh goody.. a board made up of 7 Bob Glindemann's.. Just what CAMS needs!.... or perhaps _AMS... as no longer will it be a Confederation!

.... it'll be a VERY sad day for motor sport in this country should those that seek to disenfranchise the Clubs, their members and our State Councils, prevail.

[Ausrally]

98% of members of car clubs don't give a rats testicle about all of this and haven't done for 40 years.

Thats proven by clubs electing poor representatives to State council, which in turn develops into weak State councils.

Some within the system have taken advantage of this. State councils have reps on them and clubs should elect reps that are proud to be on the council and put in an effort. Until this happens, then these reviews are pointless.

Motorsport is just that - a sport. some have forgotten that.

We can rant and rave and try to be disruptive all we like, but in the end the effort will be wasted whilst ever the State council model wioth lame duck toothless gutless membership prevails.

If car clubs took the role of CAMS state council delegate seriously in the first place CAMS would be a much better organization than it is.

Dallas