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This could be a Guru question, but perhaps the answer is more obvious than I am thinking…but…who is conducting our GM/HC search on behalf of the Wilfs? Mark Wilf said that it’s all being handled internally so is it Brez? I’m assuming it’s a group of folks but with Brez heading them up? 

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#1 · Jan 12, 7:08 AM
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@"StickyBun" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



Can we agree that it's a paradigm shift that will leverage our core values and historic strengths? 


I see ya'll have experience with corporate speak.


Its so f#$%ing stupid. If you haven't been exposed to it or it isn't part of your work process, say a prayer of thanks immediately. Corporate psychobabble is the biggest load of horseshit going. Meaningless rhetoric made to make the user feel important.


Letting idiots speak endlessly in meetings thinking they sound smart.

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@"StickyBun" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



Can we agree that it's a paradigm shift that will leverage our core values and historic strengths? 


I see ya'll have experience with corporate speak.


Its so f#$%ing stupid. If you haven't been exposed to it or it isn't part of your work process, say a prayer of thanks immediately. Corporate psychobabble is the biggest load of horseshit going. Meaningless rhetoric made to make the user feel important.


HR would like a discussion with you on best practices and your participation in developing an ecosystem of building consensus rather than working in silos.

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@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



Can we agree that it's a paradigm shift that will leverage our core values and historic strengths? 


I see ya'll have experience with corporate speak.


Its so f#$%ing stupid. If you haven't been exposed to it or it isn't part of your work process, say a prayer of thanks immediately. Corporate psychobabble is the biggest load of horseshit going. Meaningless rhetoric made to make the user feel important.


HR would like a discussion with you on best practices and your participation in developing an ecosystem of building consensus rather than working in silos.


Its a learning moment for me as we endeavor to all be team members and aligned with the company's mission statement and core culture values. 

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#24 · Jan 13, 12:28 PM
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Hilarious thread. I know I have heard every one of those sentences uttered from some bean counter, suffering from an extreme case of human inadequacy, back when I worked on the corporate ladder to hell!

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@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.
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@"ThunderGod" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.
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@"minny65" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said: Its a three pronged approach,   maybe not like a trident,  more unified,   think of it as a triangle if you will,  a triangle of authority .


Hire some consultant companies and make it a Hexagon approach.  


The Hexagon of Hope? I like it. Get enough and we can maybe go for the Dodecahedron of Doom!

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@"purplefaithful" said:
@"ThunderGod" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



LMAO, we have a winner!

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag

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@"StickyBun" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



Can we agree that it's a paradigm shift that will leverage our core values and historic strengths? 


I see ya'll have experience with corporate speak.


Its so f#$%ing stupid. If you haven't been exposed to it or it isn't part of your work process, say a prayer of thanks immediately. Corporate psychobabble is the biggest load of horseshit going. Meaningless rhetoric made to make the user feel important.


HR would like a discussion with you on best practices and your participation in developing an ecosystem of building consensus rather than working in silos.


Its a learning moment for me as we endeavor to all be team members and aligned with the company's mission statement and core culture values. 


While it may be a learning moment for you, for the Vikings its an opportunity to dramatically morph customer directed applications.

The new GM should focus their efforts to quickly redefine high-payoff relationships, while progressively envisioneering cost-effective efficiencies.

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@"Clanzomaelan" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



Can we agree that it's a paradigm shift that will leverage our core values and historic strengths? 


I see ya'll have experience with corporate speak.


Its so f#$%ing stupid. If you haven't been exposed to it or it isn't part of your work process, say a prayer of thanks immediately. Corporate psychobabble is the biggest load of horseshit going. Meaningless rhetoric made to make the user feel important.


HR would like a discussion with you on best practices and your participation in developing an ecosystem of building consensus rather than working in silos.


Its a learning moment for me as we endeavor to all be team members and aligned with the company's mission statement and core culture values. 


While it may be a learning moment for you, for the Vikings its an opportunity to dramatically morph customer directed applications.

The new GM should focus their efforts to quickly redefine high-payoff relationships, while progressively envisioneering cost-effective efficiencies.



Fuck yeah,  id follow this man through all 8 circles of hells after this type of leadership speak. 

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#34 · Jan 13, 7:29 PM
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@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"Clanzomaelan" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



Can we agree that it's a paradigm shift that will leverage our core values and historic strengths? 


I see ya'll have experience with corporate speak.


Its so f#$%ing stupid. If you haven't been exposed to it or it isn't part of your work process, say a prayer of thanks immediately. Corporate psychobabble is the biggest load of horseshit going. Meaningless rhetoric made to make the user feel important.


HR would like a discussion with you on best practices and your participation in developing an ecosystem of building consensus rather than working in silos.


Its a learning moment for me as we endeavor to all be team members and aligned with the company's mission statement and core culture values. 


While it may be a learning moment for you, for the Vikings its an opportunity to dramatically morph customer directed applications.

The new GM should focus their efforts to quickly redefine high-payoff relationships, while progressively envisioneering cost-effective efficiencies.



Fuck yeah,  id follow this man through all 8 circles of hells after this type of leadership speak. 


Perhaps the Vikings should give me a buzz...

I got lots more where that came from. It's like a curse.

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There's a Dilbert cartoon lurking somewhere between the lines of this thread.

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@"comet52" said: There's a Dilbert cartoon lurking somewhere between the lines of this thread.
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The #Vikings reportedly have EVP Rob Brzezinski, CEO Andrew Miller and both directors of personnel Ryan Monnens and Jamaal Stephenson driving the candidate pool. Football people bringing forth strong candidates. All 4 need to work WITH the new GM. Collaborative start ensured.
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@"JustinTime18™" said:
The #Vikings reportedly have EVP Rob Brzezinski, CEO Andrew Miller and both directors of personnel Ryan Monnens and Jamaal Stephenson driving the candidate pool. Football people bringing forth strong candidates. All 4 need to work WITH the new GM. Collaborative start ensured.
Its a good start to this process. Do the due diligence, work the plan and then pull the trigger and don't look back. Whether they hit a home run or not, who knows but if you feel you've done all you can during the process, that has to be enough. Unfortunately, results don't always follow but you have to trust the process regardless.
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@"StickyBun" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said:
The #Vikings reportedly have EVP Rob Brzezinski, CEO Andrew Miller and both directors of personnel Ryan Monnens and Jamaal Stephenson driving the candidate pool. Football people bringing forth strong candidates. All 4 need to work WITH the new GM. Collaborative start ensured.
Its a good start to this process. Do the due diligence, work the plan and then pull the trigger and don't look back. Whether they hit a home run or not, who knows but if you feel you've done all you can during the process, that has to be enough. Unfortunately, results don't always follow but you have to trust the process regardless.
Remember when the Wilfi interviewed one guy for HC and hired him?

I like this approach. 

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