After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 152: Heroes Emerge in Troubled Times

This week is a day off for worship.

Regular meeting in the afternoon.

In the morning, Zhou Haoran went to the station to talk to Director Meng.

He was a little baffling.

Reported...

Even he himself couldn't think of any reason to be reported.

When Meng Xuemin saw him, he felt somewhat apologetic, "This shouldn't have happened."

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Is it really Tian Kai?"

"It's most likely him." Meng Xuemin was very sure of this. "It should be as you said, because of the apprenticeship. Ever since Zhong Jiantong put all of Shao Kong's orders under his own name, he may have felt guilty and has been keeping a low profile recently."

Zhou Haoran nodded. "He's the top seller, so he should definitely be able to find an apprentice for him."

"I never thought that Tian Kai was so mean and would resort to such shady tactics behind my back."

Meng Xuemin was very angry about this.

Zhou Haoran asked, "He reported me. What did he report? The orders I signed were all clean. The two orders I signed last week were for private companies. He couldn't check them even if he wanted to."

"It should be an order from the washing machine factory."

Meng Xuemin also found out some information.

"Daffodil Electric?"

Zhou Haoran then understood what was going on.

Meng Xuemin said, "Yes, that's the deal. Although the client you signed is Multi-Dimensional Advertising, this is actually advertising Narcissus Electric's washing machines... Anyone with a discerning eye can tell there's something fishy going on here."

"This has nothing to do with me."

Zhou Haoran did not sign the contract with the washing machine factory.

Instead, they signed a contract with the intermediary agency Multidimensional Advertising.

Now, Narcissus washing machine ads have been broadcasted frequently on the lifestyle channel. Everyone has seen clearly that this is the advertising contract from the Narcissus washing machine factory!

Since it is an advertising contract for the Narcissus Washing Machine Factory, why not sign the contract directly with the washing machine factory?
Instead, why sign a contract with Multi-Dimensional Advertising?
There must be something wrong here!

Meng Xuemin said in a deep voice, "The Narcissus Washing Machine Factory has always been a key focus. Over the past few years, every order the Life Channel has worked with them has had issues, and the salespeople involved have all returned the stolen goods."

Zhou Haoran quickly said, "Director, don't let your imagination run wild. Have some faith in me. I'm a clean slate and haven't touched a single dirty penny! To be honest, I wouldn't even take this little money if it was given to me for free!"

Meng Xuemin questioned, "What's going on with this contract? Is there something fishy going on?"

"Yes, I have!"

Zhou Haoran faced it frankly.

"Is there something fishy?"

Meng Xuemin opened his eyes wide.

Zhou Haoran said with a smile, "There's something fishy going on. That's a matter between Narcissus Electric and Duowei Advertising. What does it have to do with the TV station? The cooperation between the TV station and Duowei Advertising is clean, legal and compliant."

Meng Xuemin frowned and asked in a tone of voice, "Is there any dirty money here?"

"This has nothing to do with me, my order, or the TV station!"

When Zhou Haoran designed his white glove agency model for Jiang Feibiao, he had taken such hidden dangers into consideration, so he had already cleared himself of it.

Even when Vice President Jiang offered him shares for free, he refused.

In fact, even if he really wanted the shares, he could still take them out.

At worst, he can find someone to help hold the shares on his behalf.

For example, the shares of Multi-Dimensional Advertising can be registered under the name of Dongfang Lang.

But it's not necessary.

He doesn't care about this little bit of money at all. If he wants to make money, he doesn't need to engage in such deceptive activities.

Meng Xuemin understood and narrowed his eyes. "So the washing machine factory authorized the advertising to Duowei Advertising. There's a lot of hidden profiteering involved in this process."

Zhou Haoran didn't need to respond directly. "They're both willing to fight and be beaten. The TV station's supervisory department can't reach that far."

"State-owned units are all fraternal. Now that the station has started investigating, they'll probably consult the washing machine factory." Meng Xuemin was still a little worried. "If someone at the washing machine factory mentions you..."

Zhou Haoran couldn't help but laugh, "I don't know anyone at the washing machine factory. I signed the contract with Duowei Advertising."

"It's okay."

"Director, you don't have to worry about me. As long as it's not a frame-up, let them investigate!"

"That's good." Meng Xuemin breathed a sigh of relief. "I'll go find the director later and ask him to put some pressure on you to finish the investigation as soon as possible, so that it doesn't get out and affect your reputation."

"This is all to be expected."

Zhou Haoran was very calm about this.

He had anticipated it all.

Often, this is how it works in the workplace. The more you work, the more mistakes you make, and the less you do, the fewer mistakes you make. It's not necessarily that you're doing something wrong; it's that the more you do, the more people will find fault.

Many people have even summed up a whole set of veteran workplace experience.

I would rather be mediocre than surpass others.

This phenomenon is common in state-owned enterprises, as well as private companies that have fallen prey to the corporate scourge. Lying flat is the best way to protect yourself, while striving will be labeled "struggling urgency" and become a negative example of hostility.

Zhou Haoran has the motivation and goal of self-realization.

He won't lie flat.

He will try to do a lot of things.

Once you do something, you will definitely be targeted.

Nothing to be surprised about.

Meng Xuemin felt very guilty about this and sighed, "Haoran, I have to apologize to you for this."

"Ah?" Zhou Haoran felt that this was a bit too much. "What are you talking about? It wasn't you who reported it!"

Meng Xuemin said sadly: "As the director of the sales department, I failed to form a good control over this department. This is my dereliction of duty."

"This is a good thing!"

Zhou Haoran directly sang a different tune.

"Good thing?"

Meng Xuemin was a little confused.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Director, it's because you can't exert strong control over the sales department that we have such a good working atmosphere today. That's a good thing!"

"What are you talking about?" Meng Xuemin thought the boy was a little crazy. "How did you learn to flatter?"

"I really mean it."

What Zhou Haoran said was the truth.

However, as he came from a large Internet company, he stood at a very high position and possessed a vision of world-class competitiveness.

Let alone Director Meng of this era.

Even twenty or thirty years later, most people in the workplace will not be able to think like him.

Even non-core departments in large Internet companies find it difficult to come up with such ideas.

Zhou Haoran transitioned from technology to product development. Coincidentally, the core departments of major internet companies are these two: technology and product.

This is the core sector that enables domestic technology companies to dominate the world and compete with Silicon Valley giants. It is also the place where bloody battles are fought in the market and it is at the forefront of innovation.

These two departments have completely different management strategies from other departments such as finance, marketing, human resources, and logistics.

This strategy is too lofty.

Even after 20 or 30 years, most companies will not be able to do it, and most people in the workplace will think it is a fantasy.

Zhou Haoran thought for a moment and said with a smile, "It's like this. I've been going to the 'Family Gossip' program team a lot lately. My sister is the host there."

"Yeah, it's Qiao Suiqing. I've heard about it."

Meng Xuemin knew what this kid was doing in the station.

Zhou Haoran said: "I discovered a very bad phenomenon in the 'Family Gossip' program team."

"Something bad?" Meng Xuemin was curious. "What is it?"

Zhou Haoran said, "I heard the producer is very strict. She's called Teacher Tang. Everyone on the program team is afraid of her, and she's the boss. I've also witnessed it myself: the editor-in-chief says one thing, and the team leader has to obey. And the team leader says one thing, and the other directors have to obey."

"Huh?" Meng Xuemin was confused. "Didn't you say it was a bad phenomenon?"

Zhou Haoran said: "This is it."

“Is this a bad phenomenon?”

Meng Xuemin opened his eyes wide, thinking that this kid was talking nonsense.

The superiors command and the subordinates obey.

Isn't this just natural?
This shows that the internal management of the "Family Gossip" program team is well-organized, the organizational structure is united, and the producer has a high level of management!

It's not good when it comes to you?
Zhou Haoran said calmly, "'Family Gossip' is a key program on the Life Channel, and it's only been around for a little over a year. But this strong internal obedience makes me realize how lifeless this program is."

Meng Xuemin really couldn't keep up with his train of thought. "Dead?"

"The end of blindly following orders is bound to be stagnant water." Zhou Haoran even boldly put forward his argument, "If this continues, 'Family Gossip' has no future and no growth potential. With luck, it can survive on local TV with mediocre ratings. With bad luck, it may be canceled in a few years."

"You also know how to make a column?"

Meng Xuemin couldn't help but laugh, thinking that this kid was too arrogant.

Zhou Haoran said, "This isn't about running a column; this is about management. Director, what's the opposite of obedience?"

"what?"

“Innovation.”

"Ok?"

Meng Xuemin savored his words and seemed to have some meaning.

"Obedience means stifling innovation." Zhou Haoran, who has been at the forefront of innovation at a major internet company for years, understands the relationship all too well. "Television programs cannot be separated from innovation. But obedience and innovation are always in opposition. Obedience means reaching a consensus and adhering to old conventions; innovation means opposing the past and the present."

Meng Xuemin laughed and said, "Your crooked logic is quite logical."

This theory is too advanced.

It’s too advanced.

After all, I still couldn't get his approval.

Zhou Haoran gave up and said with a smile, "The sales department is also a creative department. Salespeople have to constantly visit different customers and sign different orders. Submission alone cannot bring sustained growth to the sales department."

Meng Xuemin asked: "Then what is possible?"

"Confrontation! The current sales department is really good!" Zhou Haoran didn't seem to be joking at all. "Groups one and two are all against you. Groups three and four are all your direct subordinates. Everyone is arguing and fighting for everything."

Meng Xuemin thought this was ridiculous, "Is this a good thing?"

Zhou Haoran said, "That's great! If these four groups were all on the same page with you, following your instructions and waiting for your assignments, the sales department's performance would definitely decline. This is the best way forward. Groups one and two lack obedience... This requires them to perform exceptionally well."

"Ok?"

Meng Xuemin raised his eyebrows and really realized something.

From the data point of view.

He inherited a disorganized sales department lacking cohesion and obedience, and his sales performance has significantly improved compared to the previous sales department under unified leadership! The sales success rate is also much higher than when he was the sales director of the urban channel!

Because they are scattered and each fights on their own.

So everyone has a chance.

Everyone wants to climb up.

Everyone is trying hard to sign the contract.

We will be in a period of creation.

If things become stable, orders are passed down, and everyone obeys obediently... things become stagnant and a period of rationing begins. The room for advancement narrows, the fighting spirit is lost, and everyone stops working as hard.

Groups three and four are both Meng Xuemin’s direct descendants.

Have no fear.

No need to work that hard.

Therefore, the performance of Groups 3 and 4 is far inferior to that of Groups 1 and 2.

Even though Groups 3 and 4 poached many clients from the urban channel and caused some negative influence in the station, their performance was still inferior to Groups 1 and 2.

Because Group 1 and Group 2 have to confront Director Meng.

If you want to compete with the leaders, you must have real and solid results, which forces them to work harder to sign orders.

Meng Xuemin fell into deep thought.

It seems like this is really the case!
Although the current sales department is in a mess, behind this chaos, the salesmen are actively competing with each other to develop customers and win orders. Compared with last year, the performance has increased by 220%!

Last year, the sales department was rock solid!
The sales department nowadays is so competitive.

Zhou Haoran said slowly, "As the old saying goes, heroes emerge in troubled times. Because only in troubled times will huge social resources be released, and capable people will stand up to fight for their own interests."

Meng Xuemin agreed deeply and said, "Well said!"

Zhou Haoran said, "A stable sales department, one where resources are distributed according to rules from top to bottom, is equivalent to suppressing the talents of heroes. The sales department is a bit chaotic right now, and that's a good thing! Only when the sales department is a little chaotic can it create greater value and sign more orders to help the director overcome the current financial crisis."

"Good boy!"

Meng Xuemin was truly in awe, feeling that this boy's vision was completely superior to his own.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "So, I think Tian Kai reporting me is a good thing. It shows that you, Director, manage the sales department well and give everyone ample space for free discussion and competition. It shows that you have a broad mind and a broad vision."

Meng Xuemin felt very warm in his heart.

Very touching!
He was feeling very guilty.

I feel that the reason for this report is that I lacked stable management of the sales department, which led to the uncontrollable incident.

But unexpectedly, Zhou Haoran didn't care at all.

Instead, he was comforting him.

And said it was a good thing.

How does this look like a young man?

Originally, Meng Xuemin felt that he was a leader and an older veteran, and he should take care of outstanding young people like Zhou Haoran.

But in every conversation, he felt that he was the one being taken care of.

(End of this chapter)