Paul, Tony and David
We have all been in various conversations over the past 10 days over matters in the Caribbean.
DP has been our primary ear for these.
Even as recent today in a further conversation David advised me of a number of matters which are less than savoury. Indeed I am also apparently something of an 'ogre' which I may well be, but it would be nice if I was advised of the fact directly to my face. I may then be able to do something about it !!!!!
So, humour to one side, I have today written to Derek (David was copied) asking some basics. I think we all agree that the most critical issue remains the signing of these contracts. I have requested directly a date by close of play today. Over and above that the remaining questions are simply matters of basic management. I have done this really as a precursor for the session that has been scheduled for jan 10 when derek, david and i look at the 2007 plan. Out of that one is then clear about a number of things;
* vision * strategy * focus * action plans * deliverables * risks and issues * governance * etc
I therefore would propose that we hold a jan board meeting post the 10th? let me throw out some dates, 5pm 22, 23, 29th.
If i said lets go for the 23rd, but please respond with a y/n on all dates.
Lastly, I have asked david to 'stay cool under fire'. Difficult I know, but I think I can speak for all, by saying that david has his worts, like us all, but his heart is 100% for the Caribbean. On that basis it is about good guidance and direction going forward to maximise the positives and minimise the negatives.
Regards,
Guy