BBC case study by Peter Block https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h team commentary on case en-us 2019-03-24 09:48:00 UTC 2019-03-26 07:33:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Group A mediaops2012 https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344537690 2019-03-24 09:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344537690 Group B mediaops2012 https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344537735 2019-03-24 09:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344537735 Group C mediaops2012 https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344694131 2019-03-25 07:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344694131 opening 3 minutes https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344857440 1. review the past success, show gratitude to everyone's contribution
2. reinstate the mission and value of BBC. 
3. inspiring, lifting morale
4. briefly point out some concerns (what are the goals)


]]> 2019-03-25 14:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344857440 Initial points of issues facing BBC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344858425
  • A lack of trust at all levels. 
  • Loose of talent.  
  • The external market was also changing rapidly. New channels have appeared. Strong  competitors. 
  • New digital broadcast technology have appeared. 
  • Money was a problem.
]]> 2019-03-25 14:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344858425 Challenges facing Greg https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344858859
  • Opposition from senior management which wanted an internal appointment
  • Political affiliation with the Labour party, doubts about his impartiality
  • To build relationships with staff
  • Understanding of the BBC mission
  • Relationship with R. Murdoch

    • ]]>     2019-03-25 14:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344858859     https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344860219 Opening 3 minutes
    1、career background 
    2. Conception of management , people are the key to success 
    3. Challenge in the industry, key issues after taking over]]>     2019-03-25 15:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344860219     1. emotional vs intellectual https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344870120 information, logic-based, intellectual approach, critical analysis, in a down-to-the-earth, approachable way, using humor and plain language

    2. specific vs general
    find a balance, pointing out the most obvious problems he encountered in the past 3 months. Setting a hopeful mood in general.
    3. democratic vs authoritative 
    democratic

    ]]>     2019-03-25 15:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344870120     the speech https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344871475 1.emotional appeal :
    slogan, 
    "what we are experiencing now..."

    2.general mood setting
    our goals are..., 
    our vision is....
    personality-take risk

    3. democratic and authoritative
    need balance
    "people are the key to success"- management style but 
    in our transformation process need
    quickly and accurate decision making

    ]]>     2019-03-25 15:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344871475     https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344878007  
    1.     Vision, intellectual appeal - clear vision for the digital platforms, new financial budget 
    2.     Leadership – Authoritative leadership style in terms of making the final/hard decisions and to take on challenges with risks, but democratic in terms that everyone’s voice is heard and there is an inclusive decision making process. 
    3.     Management – improving of employee’s relations among themselves and with management 

    ]]>     2019-03-25 15:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344878007     3 minute opening speech. https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344880647 self introduction-practical style, straight to the points.
    Acknowledge the contribution of John-work on his foundation, he led through the dark age;
    Aim for the future: make more innovative programs
    Approach: spend more money, have right coach in place
    details:
    1. money--licence fee mostly on program production, not on operation. (raise the ratio)
      structural review-reduce overall spend on administration, cost cutting. too much management, less reliance on outside consultancy. 
      reduce internal market
      rely more on internal resources.
    2. culture--BBC should be an exciting place to work, to empower people. culture of trust.  
    3. be confident and proud of the past success. Be relevant, stay modern. Work together as one BBC. ]]>     2019-03-25 15:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mediaops2012/jglg95jgc09h/wish/344880647