Big Resignations!

[Michael Alexander]

... thats what I'm worried about!

[Alfred Boehme]

Hey guys

I was hoping to visit in July or November.  Will there be anyone left to let me in?

Malcolm

Hi there Malcolm, I will be here if there is nobody else there should be no problem getting out to Afenrucken for you last visit. Let me know when you get the CD
Greating Alfred

[Michael Alexander]

It would now appear that there is nothing sinister about the resignations.... One chap resigned due to his kids having to go to Boarding school and the other got a better offer without the effort of having to sukkel for a work permit....

Ah The rumours that make Oranjemund!

I guess all mining community's have the same problem...

[SandyB]

Its called a restlessness when things are not going well .. I have been  through it so many times in my companies troubled past ...I find its  usually those that do not feel secure within themselves that do a lot of the  spreading of the word .. like seeks out like and the huddles are  formed and the stories are woven and embroidered more and more ... i have always had the fatalistic view that if that change is thrust upon me then there must be a reason  and i will then be forced out of a comfort zone and have to grow some more .. by having that attitude I have  been able to get on doing  what I do best and thereby  not putting my job in danger .. some  people  make their own destiny by fretting about what  is beyond their control instead of  concentrating on what is  within  their control .. the  other spinoff is that  by not  fretting you  in  all  likelyhood  get  to  keep  a  reasonable state of health as well ..

[Susan Kintscher (Lineker)]

just received a phone call and one of them are moving to Swakop (poor me)

[Michael Alexander]

Going to run his own business I believe....

[Clint Ebstein]

Mike you must not make something out of nothing, if I resign again then start worrying

[Susan Kintscher (Lineker)]

So i hear............... Will keep you posted

[Michael Alexander]

Somebody in Windhoek was talking to me last night and reckons my "big fish" resignation up in Windhoek will no longer be happening..... DOn't you just love Mine Gossip that comes from another town?

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[georg ruf jr.]

It keeps our fantasy going Michael. That way you can live better with all the real sh*t going on.
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[Clint Ebstein]

And so the story goes on and on.........................................................................

[Michael Alexander]

Well Well Well, where there is smoke, there must be a fire......Thanks to !@#$%^ for forwarding this to me, part of a briefing that Namdeb employee's have received...

"Project Sida set the conceptual framework for the future of Namdeb. In this regard I want to thank Percy McCallum and all other colleagues involved for a job well done. Part of the work conducted within Project Sida Ei! Gûs was to redesign the organizational structure fit for purpose as the carats decline. The first carat waterfall was to kick in 2010.

Given the external environment and the internal challenges, it is now time to operationalize strategy. As we know execution is not easy as it involves change, drive and commitment. To add to this challenge we have recently experienced a number of senior resignations and transfers, namely Percy McCallum, Tjaart Willemse and Wulff-Dieter Wieland.

However the business environment presents challenges that are beyond our control. At the same time the mineral resource has been performing at suboptimal levels in some areas. All known easily accessible ore has been mined and for the past two years production in MA1 has been mainly from blocks created by pushing the sea further back. The high stripping ratios, the wet mining conditions and the pumping required make this a high cost operation, and profitable blocks are now scarce.

In order to maximise the return from the remaining deposit in MA1, indeed to ensure that we do not destroy value, we have to down size the operation and especially the support services and overheads, while at the same time improving productivity. 

Let us remind ourselves of the journey we have traveled since 2006 and where we want to be in 2010, which is the milestone for achieving the chapter II BHAG. 

Today I announce the pending transfer of Chris Sivertsen within the De Beers Group. I confirm that we have identified, in consultation with Group Mining, three very good potential candidates (two from within the Family of Companies) for the General Manager position. Interviews will be conducted within the very near future.

Senior resignations and transfers always cause ripples within the company as they signify change and change is unsettling for all employees.

Today I confirm that our shareholders and our Board continue to have confidence in our ability to manage Namdeb in these challenging times. Our strategy remains solid to ensure that we achieve the full potential in order to maximize shareholder value.

I take this early opportunity to thank Percy, Tjaart, Wulff and Chris for their years of commitment and valuable contribution to Namdeb. In times like these leadership is tested and I urge everyone to be sensitive to employees' reactions to change. There will be a period of shock, regret and even mourning for those who are leaving us.

We must however, despite these emotions, continue to support each other and remain focused on fulfilling our responsibilities as leaders. Responsibilities to all our employees, our Board, and our shareholders.

I pledge my commitment to Namdeb and have every confidence that we can together achieve the targets we set ourselves in Project Sida."



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[Cheleen Koekemoer(Pretorius)]

And I'll add this...

[georgswa (Georg Ruf) (RIP)]

 

The Briefing

Lost of Bla Bla, very little said..........

Leaves all in suspension

[SandyB]

I agree .. ???   Blah Blah Blah doublespeak big words and phrases  .. should make  good politicians  I suppose ....

I cant find the picture  to submit ,, but  I  remember  its  wording  as   ' If assholes could fly then this  place would be an airport ............