Donn asked, "What's going on?"

Andrea explains: "Mr. Iger often throws lavish receptions in his own home. Like what...... In July, he hosted a reception in his home under the name of artist Chuck Cross. For him, such gatherings can be a multiplicity that cements his position in the art world and enhances his contacts with stars such as Tom Hanks and directors such as Spielberg, in order to facilitate the continued collaboration between DreamWorks and New Universal. ”

Don En twitched his eyes and thought of something.

In July, there was just a rumor in Hollywood that DreamWorks was facing the possibility of a breakup.

Previously, the distributor of DreamWorks had been Universal Pictures.

Once split, there is a high probability that something will happen.

Robert Iger convened this reception in order to continue to woo DreamWorks.

In Hollywood, receptions are a way of life for studio executives or senior agents, and it is a habit to hold them almost every weekend.

But later, DreamWorks switched to Paramount and did not choose to renew his contract with Universal Pictures. He failed, so he drew criticism from Barry?"

"Indeed, Mr. Diller's public criticism at a high-level meeting was very harsh, and did not leave a single face on Mr. Egger!" said this, Andrea sighed, a little upset for Robert Egger.

New Universal is essentially an art-making business, and Chuck Cross ...... Quite possibly one of the four greatest artists in this world. Holding a reception in his name, or a high-class cocktail party, will be very good for the artistic image of the company.

People will feel that New Universal values talent, which can also enhance the exchange of creative staff of New Universal's films and animations.

Andrea added: "Mr. Iger had to explain in front of everyone, he said that at that reception, he invited the staff of Universal Studios, invited the Dream Engineers, invited a lot of artists in the collecting circle, as well as directors and stars, and gave them the opportunity to sit down and talk together. The Dream Engineers love to talk to Spielberg, but he usually only works with Universal Pictures on the production side. ”

"How much does a reception cost?"

"It could be $50,000 when it's less, and it can be $100,000 when it's more. Mr. Diller said he had broken the company's rules and regulations because the company had set a standard of $125 per guest. However, this criterion applies only to non-cocktail events, and the costs of hospitality events are fully reimbursable under the contract between Mr. Diller and Mr. Eiger. ”

Done's face wasn't very good-looking, "What about Barry?

Andrea shook her head and said, "Hardly." After returning to Hollywood, he didn't have many connections with Hollywood's creative staff, in large part because of the lack of such activities. He only gives everyone the same Christmas gift every year. ”

"Huh?"

"Mr. Iger, including Mr. McNick and Mr. Meyer, they will pay special attention to gift-giving. Hollywood is a creative industry, and gift-giving can be creative. Mr. Diller clearly does not think so. ”

Andrea's words are suspected of exculpating Robert Iger.

After all, it would cost almost $100,000 to host a reception, which is too extravagant!

As the deputy director of the finance department of the new global headquarters, her basic annual salary is about $250,000.

However, in Donn's opinion, this is all a small matter.

It doesn't matter if it's a reception, a gift, even if it's too much.

First of all, we must clarify one concept - whether Robert Iger is working for New Universal!

He held the reception to make New World better, and that's enough!

Even if the cost is large and the effect is small, it is only a mistake in the way and method, and this is not a principled error of major right and wrong.

However, Barry Diller's behavior is very annoying!

He dared to openly criticize Robert Iger for eating and drinking in front of all the executives at a high-level meeting, and let him review it in public!

Excessively!

You know, Robert Iger is the president of New Globe Group and the next CEO handpicked by Donn!

Isn't this act of public criticism undermining his authority within the company?

With his authority gone, even if the position is still there, how many people will willingly accept his leadership?

Even Donn, in high-level meetings, would have praised group directors like Barry Diller and Robert Iger, as well as department heads like Kevin Turner and Jeff Zucker.

It is to establish an aura of authority for them to facilitate better management.

If it is a criticism, it will definitely be resolved in private, and it is impossible to make it public.

Barry Diller's approach is just too much!

He is deliberately undermining the authority of Robert Iger's successor!

What does he mean?

Don't want Robert Iger to be in power?

When Robert Iger's authority is exhausted and he is no longer supported by the company's management, it will be difficult for him to secure the position of CEO even with Donn's firm support!

When the time comes, what can Don En do?

Or, he himself goes out of the mountain and becomes the CEO!

Or, he can only renew his contract with Barry Diller and continue to let him take charge of New Universal!

If before that, Donn was only guessing about Barry Diller's power struggle, after listening to Andrea's words, he was already 100% sure.

He is consolidating his power at the expense of the company!

Don was furious about this!

This is almost the same as the way Michael Eisner cracked down on dissent at Disney.

However, Disney didn't care what happened.

New Global can't!

Don knows Robert Iger's ability, and in his previous life, he was able to turn the stormy Disney into an aircraft carrier in the entertainment and media industry, which is enough to prove his strength.

The future CEO position will definitely belong to Robert Iger!

……

On the other hand, Donn can also understand Barry Diller's psychology.

In 2002, the New Globe Group was founded, and Donn, under the recommendation of Jack Welch, hired Barry Diller, who had been away from Hollywood for ten years, and hired him as CEO.

Contract length: 4 years.

Now, exactly 2 years have passed.

In another 2 years, New Global Group will be listed vigorously.

With the current industrial scale and market potential of New Global, it can be said that there is almost no suspense in creating the largest IPO in history!

New Global Group will become synonymous with an era!

Just like Microsoft, Cisco, and Coca-Cola, they all led an era.

It just so happened that in 2006, Barry Diller's contract expired.

He's retiring.

At the height and peak of the New World, he, the "founder" of the empire, was going to retire and abdicate to make way for Xian, which was naturally difficult to accept psychologically.

It is reasonable to use some means to extend the contract in private.

It's just that Don can't tolerate it.

The next day, when he went to the office, he was thinking about how to solve the problem, and then he heard about another thing.

At recent high-level meetings, Bill McNick would always sit next to Barry Diller and whisper in his ear from time to time.

This kind of behavior may show that the two have a good personal relationship.

But it greatly annoyed the others.

Donn took advantage of the problem and called Barry Diller to the office and warned him not to do this again, which would affect the unity of the management. Since it is a meeting, it is necessary to be open and honest, and they are all group executives, so there is no secret at all.

Barry Diller hurriedly expressed his attitude, looking very aggrieved: "I am also mad at this kind of practice! I have clearly told him not to do this again in the future." It's just that he is the veteran of the company, how will he choose...... I don't know. ”

Don nodded.

I sneered.

Hob meat!

Please remember that the first domain name of this book is:. Nine Heavenly God Emperors