Pendragon PLC Discussion Board http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion http://www.iii.co.uk/icons/logos/uk_logo.gif http://www.iii.co.uk tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6101845
Since I took my stint with Pendragon off my cv I have much more interest from potential employers, a well known consultant told me that its seen as poor judgement to have worked for them ! By zolaisgod ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6101845&action=detail Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:17:00 GMT zolaisgod tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6097848 Both Pendragon and Inchcape will come under increasing pressure for some time to come from the emerging, better run, dealer groups that both will and are gaining market share.

Cambria, Vertu, JCT 600, and Marshall group, are all 50 site, and growing groups, that are slicker, better run, and totally more focuused than the lumbering 280 site, debt laden, Pendragon, and the far too diversified Inchcape. Lookers will not come under similar pressure as they are a well run business of just over 100 sites, with a board of directors who have a track record of successful car retailing, and are 35% owned by two ex motor men, namely Bramhall and Petchey, who totally understand the sector.

Sytner group also regularly feature highly in the Times top 100 companies to work for, and are clearly a well run business.

With competition such as this it is difficult to indentify the Pendragon usp.





By executive1 ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6097848&action=detail Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:56:00 GMT executive1 tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6096898 http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6096898&action=detail Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:48:00 GMT geoffrw tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6086422
Poorly sick and needing a major management shake up. They will never learn.........culture just all wrong - complete lack of investment in people.

Number one choice - great statement no committment!

IMHO By Robinpeter ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6086422&action=detail Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:18:00 GMT Robinpeter tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6086015 http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6086015&action=detail Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:45:00 GMT ace375 tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6081816 For potential investors I can report there is a real sense of excitement as the difficult decisions made along the way to the turnaround, "kick in!"
The attempts of disgruntled previous employees to cultivate an impression of negativity is neither real or relevant. By Featherman ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6081816&action=detail Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:43:00 GMT Featherman tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6064696
If he had been that bad why was he recruited in the first place? If he was failing why wasn't he coached and retrained.

Attitudes must change. If they don't then we as a company have no future. These are not Gods ruling our company just mere mortals, despite what they may think. Mortals have a finite life span and the end has to be approaching. By geoffrw ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6064696&action=detail Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:49:00 GMT geoffrw tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6064008 You could say I feel bitter - No ! Not really but do warn you this company will never get anywhere while these clowns are controlling the organisation.They do not have a clue about efforts on the shop floor - they try to control everything and give as little support as possible. I could say loads more but suffice to say this company is going nowhere fast! By lazzaD ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6064008&action=detail Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:20:00 GMT lazzaD tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6046836 Motivation takes many forms and the kick kick kick mentality is the wrong one.
The post saying if you work for PDG you have hit the bottom is a very worrying statement and if true very damming.
I wonder is the problem there are too many 'group' people trying to justify their jobs reporting on producive staff being unsatisfactory when they really should be helping encourageing not pralysis by analyiss!

By ace375 ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6046836&action=detail Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:10:00 GMT ace375 tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6035795
We need people who can understand and can DO THE JOB not just talk about it.

We are all part of a TEAM. We all come out to WORK to earn the MONEY to live. From the Cleaners up to the M.D. we are only doing it for the money.

A happy team will be a successful team. People need to feel valued and be motivated. By geoffrw ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6035795&action=detail Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:14:00 GMT geoffrw tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6035084
I have knocked some people on this board for being too negative, that is not to say that their views haven't caused me to sit up and think about the way this company is run. By Eventrollsloverocknroll ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6035084&action=detail Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:54:00 GMT Eventrollsloverocknroll tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6034821
Every time we generate a bitter member of staff we make an enemy who is working against the company and talking to our potential customers spreading their tales of doom.

The other question we have to ask ourselves is this. If we are getting rid of so many people because they are rubbish then why are we recruiting them in the first place. I believe that our current recruitment people are simply getting it wrong.

This is a major problem that is costing the Company time and money, and needs to be addressed. We Need to be employing the RIGHT PEOPLE and keeping them.

Hiring quality people is not rocket science and when we have them we need to remember that the best MOTIVATION is the carrot NOT the stick.

We have to become a happy Company to work for not as we are now. By geoffrw ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6034821&action=detail Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:24:00 GMT geoffrw tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6033758 http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6033758&action=detail Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:13:00 GMT Eventrollsloverocknroll tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6002999
I’m no expert in Company structure and financing but I do know the motor trade. I believe the market will grow slowly as people regain the confidence and start to spend again. Many people have put off changing their car and are very keen to do so when the situation is right.

My only fear is that the Management team are damaging our recovery potential by their management style. Staff, especially sales staff need to feel wanted and valued. It’s an ego thing.

Pendragon has alienated and lost many of the good staff that we once had. Now they work for the opposition, and many hate Pendragon as many of the posts on this web site show. This is not a good thing we need to empower OUR team not the oppositions.

I am told by former colleagues that if you work for Pendragon you are considered to have hit rock bottom. The good people work for the competition. This is not good.

To realise this company’s true potential we have to develop and nurture our staff. Our sales Directors have got to “get real”.

We need to get rid of these super suited yes men with fancy titles and get some people who know how to DO the job. NOT JUST TALK ABOUT IT.

Selling is not rocket science but it does have to be done properly. Its time to start being nice to both staff and our customers alike.

Fix these problems and you will see this company regain its former strengths, leave things as they are and we have a problem.

Mr Finn and Mr Casher you may be good at running the Company but you are not good at running your staff.
By geoffrw ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6002999&action=detail Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:47:00 GMT geoffrw tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.6001239
Unfortunately I thought they'd move forward on the results however with the double dip possibility weighing on people's minds I think they may stay here for a while or slowly drift.

I'll keep watching and may get back in here or vertu in a few months if the economy looks like sustained recovery.

I perversley enjoyed the doom mongers on here although I was convinced it would get back into the low 40's.

Good luck By jarrow sparrow ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:PDG.L&display=discussion&id=6001239&action=detail Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:54:00 GMT jarrow sparrow