Exit Interviews - Page 2

Chiefnj · 01-09-2007, 10:25 AM

During Kawicka's interview where he said some players didn't take thing seriously, he was asked and said that Herm was not conducting exit interviews with the players.

I don't know the percentage of teams that do, or don't hold such meetings. I'm just wondering what people think about exit interviews and the 2006 Chiefs.

Do people think Herm should have had such meetings with the players? Could he have learned some things from them? Or, did Herm do the right thing; he knows enough from 17 games and it is going to be his way or the highway in any event.

Over-Head · 01-09-2007, 11:01 AM

I only ever had 1 exit interview.
When I left a company to start my own.
It pretty much ended when I tore the phone line out of the wall, to actually get the boss’s attention.
He said why did you do that?
I said well, I’ve been sitting here 25 mins of which you spent 20 on the phone ordering a new car, dinner reservations, and making a dentist appointment.
I figure you asked me in here to talk, so talk to me, not your damn phone.
Then I got up and left.
A week later he offered me an extra $5.00 an hour to come back.
Two weeks later he asked what it would cost him to have me back.
3 weeks later he called to tell me off for stealing 9 of his "long time coustermers"
all 3 times I put HIM on hold for 20 mins.

bogie · 01-09-2007, 11:13 AM

Everone manages differently. In my opinion, he should have an exit interview. At the very least, he should offer an exit interview and allow the player to accept or decline. JMO, if he doesn't perform exit interviews he's either, too lazy, too disorganized or a pussy and doesn't want to confront an angry lineman.

StcChief · 01-09-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

The walk out is never as rewarding as the walk in

that's not true. Some know they have skills and can move on to bigger better teams or careers elsewhere.

others suck and will be no more than emergency calls if all else fails.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-09-2007, 11:20 AM

I think exit interviews are bogus, especially in a business as tight-knit as the NFL. Everybody knows everybody. I had exit interview with two major music/film/tv studios and lied my frickin' ass off in each one. Told them how great the company was, how I would really miss working there and gave them both incorrect reasons for leaving. Why? Because I didn't want to burn any bridges, in case I'd ever need to work for or with either of them again.

IMO, an honest exit interview can never be "good" for the employee.

HonestChieffan · 01-09-2007, 11:24 AM

Word!

bogie · 01-09-2007, 11:26 AM

Won't Herm do the firing face to face? Isn't that pretty much an exit interview?

King_Chief_Fan · 01-09-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

During Kawicka's interview where he said some players didn't take thing seriously, he was asked and said that Herm was not conducting exit interviews with the players.

I don't know the percentage of teams that do, or don't hold such meetings. I'm just wondering what people think about exit interviews and the 2006 Chiefs.

Do people think Herm should have had such meetings with the players? Could he have learned some things from them? Or, did Herm do the right thing; he knows enough from 17 games and it is going to be his way or the highway in any event.

Herm is an effin clown. He is stubborn and blind. He is too busy looking for scape goats. He won't find what he wants to find in his exit interviews so why have them. He isn't having them because he knows what he will hear.

**dirk digler** · 01-09-2007, 11:54 AM

Kawika said he talks to Gun everyday so Gun knows what he thinks.

It is called the chain of command.

Chiefnj · 01-09-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Kawika said he talks to Gun everyday so Gun knows what he thinks.

It is called the chain of command.

Great, so on offense Herm will rely solely upon what Solari tells him.

**dirk digler** · 01-09-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Great, so on offense Herm will rely solely upon what Solari tells him.

Kawika did say he talks to Gun everyday and Gun knows how he feels but the last part was me being a sarcastic ass.

ck_IN · 01-09-2007, 12:08 PM

In my experience on jobs I've found that exit interviews make very little difference. HR typically conducts them and the info you give gets so massaged and watered down that it's meaningless by the time it gets passed back. IF it gets passed back!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-09-2007, 12:11 PM

Granted, I come from academia, but I schedule conferences at the beginning middle and end of each semester so that I can let them know what I think of their progress. This is especially beneficial if there are things that I think they can work on in the future (this could extend to the "offseason") I see no reason why a properly conducted interview couldn't be beneficial.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-09-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hummus' Jenkins

Granted, I come from academia, but I schedule conferences at the beginning middle and end of each semester so that I can let them know what I think of their progress. This is especially beneficial if there are things that I think they can work on in the future (this could extend to the "offseason") I see no reason why a properly conducted interview couldn't be beneficial.

Yes, very different. You're speaking with students who are PAYING you for your service. In this case, we're talking about paid athletes who are asked for their honest opinion of their teammates and coaches?

No way will anyone give an honest answer when it's their paycheck on the line.

GoHuge · 01-09-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel

Here's Herm's Exit interview:

HERM: Hi, How ya doin? Have a seat.

PLAYER: Good. Thanks.

HERM: Well, if you've seen any of my press conferences, I've noted that this is a time of evaluation, and some players fit into the scheme...

PLAYER: Right.

HERM: ...and you don't. Buh-bye.

PLAYER: But what about the predictable play calling?

HERM: Talk to the hand....

PLAYER: Or the "Play not to lose" conservatism?

HERM" (with fingers in ear) Na Na Na Na Na Na....

PLAYER: But...

HERM: Don't let the doorknob hit you where the good Lord split you...

PLAYER:

HERM: Last time I checked, I'm the head coach.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-09-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yes, very different. You're speaking with students who are PAYING you for your service. In this case, we're talking about paid athletes who are asked for their honest opinion of their teammates and coaches?

No way will anyone give an honest answer when it's their paycheck on the line.

This is true, but at the same time, I think that 1 on 1's would help if Herm elucidated his philosophy to them personally and told them WHAT HE THOUGHT their strenghts and weaknesses are

Example:

"Jordan, I think you did an admirable job this year, but you really need to work on your footspeed and agility in the offseason. Here is the number of a speed trainer that I think you should work with so that you do a better job of covering the outside speed rush. I'd also like to see you look into ______ and _____ to improve your footwork."

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01-09-2007, 11:01 AM	#16
Over-Head Boom, Boom , Crash Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In my shed Casino cash: $9995760	I only ever had 1 exit interview. When I left a company to start my own. It pretty much ended when I tore the phone line out of the wall, to actually get the boss’s attention. He said why did you do that? I said well, I’ve been sitting here 25 mins of which you spent 20 on the phone ordering a new car, dinner reservations, and making a dentist appointment. I figure you asked me in here to talk, so talk to me, not your damn phone. Then I got up and left. A week later he offered me an extra $5.00 an hour to come back. Two weeks later he asked what it would cost him to have me back. 3 weeks later he called to tell me off for stealing 9 of his "long time coustermers" all 3 times I put HIM on hold for 20 mins. __________________ ...Illegitimus non Carborundum est...
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01-09-2007, 11:13 AM	#17
bogie West Coast Chief Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: california Casino cash: $10004900	Everone manages differently. In my opinion, he should have an exit interview. At the very least, he should offer an exit interview and allow the player to accept or decline. JMO, if he doesn't perform exit interviews he's either, too lazy, too disorganized or a pussy and doesn't want to confront an angry lineman. __________________
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DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	I think exit interviews are bogus, especially in a business as tight-knit as the NFL. Everybody knows everybody. I had exit interview with two major music/film/tv studios and lied my frickin' ass off in each one. Told them how great the company was, how I would really miss working there and gave them both incorrect reasons for leaving. Why? Because I didn't want to burn any bridges, in case I'd ever need to work for or with either of them again. IMO, an honest exit interview can never be "good" for the employee.
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bogie West Coast Chief Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: california Casino cash: $10004900	Won't Herm do the firing face to face? Isn't that pretty much an exit interview? __________________
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ck_IN Feels so good. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	In my experience on jobs I've found that exit interviews make very little difference. HR typically conducts them and the info you give gets so massaged and watered down that it's meaningless by the time it gets passed back. IF it gets passed back! __________________ As sweet as Tupelo Honey
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8009572	Granted, I come from academia, but I schedule conferences at the beginning middle and end of each semester so that I can let them know what I think of their progress. This is especially beneficial if there are things that I think they can work on in the future (this could extend to the "offseason") I see no reason why a properly conducted interview couldn't be beneficial. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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