dress code, policies and procedures manual and a code of conduct manual would be ....
the Fat man was CENTER stage for sure....:smile: God he was good.
The fighting probably aint the best, but at least it givs people a reason to watch next week, thats what WWF WWE and UFC have done. Personalities developed.
they mic the players at BB and that announcer wont shut up, he talks about shutting up but dont, he is as bad as me
yap yap yap.....
That's right FatBoy, listen, you've been in a lot of businesses, maybe you can answer this question about the "pool world" as opposed to the "regular business world".
Why isn't there any policies and procedures or code of conduct manuals given to the Pros?" When I started the Professional Cue Sports Association we all were given one, required to sign, and it was a binding agreement. We were outlined what acceptable behavior was and how we were expected to dress and act in public, with the press and in matches.
I'm not sure if it was a coincidence, but we NEVER had any player issues and Earl played in every tournament. It's funny about human nature, when we are given clear, concise expectations we do very well on the average.
When there are no rules and regulations we tend to act out......this is true in grade school, high school, college and even in our professional adult life....hmmmm, I wonder if pool is the "exception to the rule?"
This is a basic business tool that tells employees what's acceptable behavior and what's not. I know some think this is "common sense," and not necessary, however, the biggest and best businesses ALL have these manuals. They are required in many professions that are made up of PHDs, Legal Degrees, Medical Degrees and Regular College Degrees.....why wouldn't Pro Pool Players get the same consideration as these other professionals?
Does the "pool world" not have policies and procedures/code of conduct because it's so "exceptional?" Is this the deep, dark reason that the dress codes, ethics, behavior are so random and unprofessional - Is this
planned out or is it because it's not
planned out?
They say if a business isn't planning to succeed, then it's planning to fail.....is this true in the world of pool?
Maybe, just maybe we shouldn't try to be "exceptional" and just try being normal and do what every other business does that's successful?
Maybe a dress code, policies and procedures manual and a code of ethics manual would be one giant step in the right direction?
Maybe it's time to
"go back to school" on some of these basic operating procedures at all tournaments and special events now and in the future?
I'm only the messenger, the message comes from "the teacher."
