Chapter 430: What is needed is awe
Twenty-one newspapers are integrated, and during the period of change, the most important thing is to let everyone in each newspaper from top to bottom fully understand the purpose and goals of Arthur Boleyn as the boss, so that everyone can have confidence in the uncertain future, and innovation and vitality will be stimulated.
Although Arthur is still a little naïve in management, he can definitely be regarded as a good leader, whether it is for the future control or in self-awareness, there are advantages that others cannot match.
What's more, Arthur also knows better than anyone that a good leader needs a strong team of consultants and executives, appointing professionals in their professional fields, and allowing them to stay in particularly suitable positions, which can not only solve problems well, but also bring unexpected innovations.
Therefore, Arthur did not lay off the editor-in-chief and main person in charge of the newly acquired twenty companies, but not only did he retain them, but also gave them more freedom and reduced constraints in the future.
"If you've been walking a stretch of road for a long time, as if you don't see the end in sight, but as long as you believe that you can and do the right thing, go ahead and be bold!
Victory is not a decision, a move, a change that can be made, it is a collection of all the hard work you make, and it takes time. All we need to do is work together and move forward ... ”
Arthur was very satisfied with the solemn atmosphere in the conference room because of his words, and this was the result he wanted, so that these novices were in awe.
Because of his age, in order to truly control this group of veterans in the media industry, what is needed is not relaxation and harmony, but awe, they need to understand who is their boss and whose job they serve!
"All of you here are veterans of the media industry, and the difficulties faced by the newspaper industry should be said to be very clear, so I don't need to repeat it to you here, I hope you can work together to tide over the difficulties, to be honest, I don't have high requirements for all newspapers, I don't ask you to give me how much money I make, self-responsibility is my current expectation for all newspapers. ”
Arthur also knew that he couldn't put too much pressure on his new subordinates, and the reason why he bought these local newspapers was not to make money, but to infiltrate the local influence and the power of public opinion guidance.
Sure enough, just as Arthur thought, as soon as he heard that he was responsible for his own profits and losses, all the editors-in-chief present were stunned for a moment, and then after looking at each other to confirm, their solemn expressions relaxed a lot, and their eyes on the young new boss became very eager.
Arthur couldn't help but sneer at this group of novices who were immediately overjoyed when they heard that there was no pressure on income, he was now seeking stability, and when the integration was completed, there would naturally be a time for this group of people to cry.
"For the current dilemma faced by the print media, the so-called transformation and innovation are not solved by building a website and developing an app, the key is to have a holistic view. First of all, we must give full play to our advantages, otherwise we can only be eliminated. In the face of the Internet, I just want to ask all of you, do you choose to stick to the old ways, or do you have the courage to innovate?
Will you choose a life of ease, or will you choose a life of devotion and adventure? Will you be a cynic or a down-to-earth builder?"
Arthur's eyes swept across everyone's faces with a bright and sharp expression, and he asked a series of questions with a serious expression, torturing the hearts of all the editors present.
"I know that many people in the newspapers, including you, see me as a savior, and feel that I, a young billionaire, can help the newspaper more financially, and no longer have to worry about the internal turmoil caused by the layoffs and the end of the business that will go out of business.
Well, these are indeed something to look forward to and be happy about, and I will indeed give some financial support, and there will be no large-scale layoffs for the time being.
However, I am no stranger to the newspaper industry, and we all know that our Boleyn family has a newspaper for a long time, although I have never been involved in setting the direction of the story or involved in content-related matters.
But before I took over, it was also losing money, but now, after a series of reforms, it has shaken off its losses, broken even, and it won't be long before it even starts to make a profit.
I know very well how the newspaper started, and I also know the history and glory of the Times, and I know where the core competitiveness of the newspaper is. It's just that I may look at newspapers from a slightly different perspective than other people.
So, that's why I didn't buy a newspaper that has a much longer history, a larger circulation, and a greater influence. Instead, I chose your regional newspapers, because in my opinion, regional newspapers are more valuable, more favored by readers in the region, and are also an important position for newspapers to compete with the Internet in the future!
Having said all this, I just want to tell you one thing, the past has been turned over, a new page has been opened, I have given you the opportunity, don't let me down, because there is only one chance!"
"Whoa—pop—"
There was originally a solemn atmosphere in the conference room, but after Arthur finished his last sentence, there was warm applause, and everyone's originally heavy mood finally relaxed.
Hearing the new boss's next reform plan and goals, the editors-in-chief of these newspapers really finally completely relieved themselves and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, to be honest, what they were most worried about was the attitude of the new boss towards their management, and the butcher's knife of layoffs as soon as they came up, because even if the young boss began to purge as soon as he took over, it was understandable.
Although they don't know that the Celestial Empire is a prince and a courtier, they also understand that in order to better manage the acquired new companies and enterprises, they will carry out a management change, so as to complete the complete control of the new company and the new enterprise.
And now that that this is not happening, they really have to thank God ... No, thanks to Arthur Boleyn, the new young boss.
The next meeting time is for the heads of each newspaper to make introductions, report the details of the internal situation and financial situation of each newspaper to let the new boss know, and the meeting lasted for more than two hours before it ended.
After the meeting, Arthur was led by Garcia, the editor-in-chief of the London Leisure newspaper, to an office with simple and luxurious decoration.
"Sir, this office belongs to Sir Rothermere, the head of the United Press Group, but he rarely comes, so after it has been renovated, he has not used it a few times, if you have any special requirements, you can modify it again... ”
Hearing Garcia's introduction, Arthur looked at the classical luxury office with great interest, the golden and brown accessories set off the nobility and elegance of the classical furniture, the curtains and carpets that give the classical beauty, the simple chandeliers make the whole space look rhythmic and elegant, and the soft light-colored floral arrangement brings a soft temperament to the whole space, giving people an extraordinary bearing of openness and tolerance.
"Hehe, that's it, there's no need to waste money, it's good enough, sit down, I still have something to tell you!" Arthur shook his head and smiled and sat in the boss's chair, he was still very satisfied with this luxurious office, although the former boss used it, but he was not so particular.