Horrible! Actually playing this kind of game!

…

In June, pokeni's group reorganization was completed and the new organizational structure was changed.

First, at the group level, the original president system was reorganized into a board of directors system. Qing Zhiyuan served as the chairman of the board, that is, the chairman, and also served as the group CEO.

Board members also include company veterans, including program director Ken Akanishi who has followed Qing Zhiyuan since the day Pokeni was founded, as well as art directors Taiji Sakata, Mika Ishino, and Shinji Mikami, who joined later, and is the CEO of the American branch. David Breivik, Director of Operations Kazuma Takahashi, Director of Hardware R\u0026D Department Koichi Senkawa, P-net President Yosuke Higashiki...

and the newly appointed Satoru Iwata.

The game was taken out separately and the pokeni game division was established, with Shinji Mikami serving as the director of the game division.

Then P-NET still retains the original architecture.

Comics and light novels were separated and the pobook subsidiary was established.

The U.S. branch maintains its original structure.

A strategic planning department has been re-established at the group level. Satoru Iwata serves as the director of the strategic planning department. He is mainly responsible for making suggestions for what the company will do in the future, including but not limited to investing in the company, finding new partners, formulating Other development directions propose improvement suggestions for some shortcomings within the company, etc.

Everyone can see that this is the brain department of the company.

In fact, the arrival of Satoru Iwata has already caused many people below to whisper.

However, there is usually no big problem with Qing Zhiyuan.

There are not many members in pokeni's core department, but if you add the customer service department, marketing, and maintenance members, there will be more members. It will probably reach 1,500 people.

So it's relatively easy to manage.

Everyone is 100% in agreement with the president's ability and vision, although it is indeed a bit incredible that Iwata, as an outsider, can serve as the head of the strategic planning department all of a sudden.

However, everyone was discussing it out of curiosity at most, and didn't have too many complaints about the president's appointment.

This is the result of Qing Zhiyuan's long-term influence through personality charm.

In terms of personnel management and appointments, Qing Zhiyuan has not made any mistakes so far. The young people who were recruited and promoted by Qing Zhiyuan from outside have gradually proved their worth in the process of work.

For example, when Shinji Mikami was first recruited, who would have thought that this guy who even failed in the written examination and was even kicked out of the game would be able to make so many great games later?

Later, Gen Urobuchi, Lisa Asano, Jun Asae, Hidetaka Miyazaki, Hideki Kamiya, Takashi Takeuchi, Mushroom Nasu...

Each one of them proved something with their strength——

Qing Zhiyuan's vision is unmistakable. Even if there are mistakes like Famous Academy and 86 in making games, he has not made mistakes in personnel matters.

Everyone has exerted their own value in the company and is like a fish in water.

If you are talented, you will not be buried. This is almost everyone's consensus on Qing Zhiyuan.

And based on this, everyone feels safe working in the company. As long as you have talent, you will be recognized by the president.

…

Regarding the arrival of Satoru Iwata, members may feel different at first, but they can understand it if they think about it carefully.

This person is not without achievements. When he was the president of HAL Research Institute, he brought the company back from the brink of death with a debt of 2 billion, and even turned losses into profits. In such a predicament, he still managed to survive. Produced the game "Kirby", a well-known IP.

Kirby is now considered one of the pillars of Rentendo, which is also one of Satoru Iwata's achievements.

Regarding Qing Zhiyuan's personnel arrangements, Satoru Iwata did not become the CEO as soon as he came over. Instead, he established a strategic planning department as the head. This is also accepted by the majority of members.

In their view, strategic planning does not seem to have much to do with the specific work of any of them.

To be honest, this department is more like Qing Zhiyuan's secretarial department.

In fact, this is also true. After Satoru Iwata arrived, his desk was placed at the door of Qing Zhiyuan, mixing with the HRs.

In other words, the position is right next to Ayase Akane.

So far, there is only Satoru Iwata, but there are many things to be done. Qing Zhiyuan has given the authority to expand enrollment to Satoru Iwata, and this department will be completely established by him. If necessary, just contact Akane Ayase directly. Just connect.

…

Duang!

HR Akane Ayase placed the brewed coffee heavily in front of Qing Zhiyuan.

Qing Zhiyuan lowered his head and took a look. The latte art inside the cup was very beautiful, but he didn't know why the pattern on it looked like a big "bad guy"?

Qing Zhiyuan picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and praised,

"Well, your skills have improved."

"snort."

Ayase Akane crossed her hands and looked at him with some dissatisfaction.

"President!"

"Mr. Iwata is already on duty. President, why don't you let him do things like brewing coffee?"

"Huh?" Qing Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "He is not a secretary."

"Huh?" Akane Ayase asked confused, "Then what is he?"

"Um……"

Qing Zhiyuan raised his head and thought for a moment, "He is also a secretary, but his job content is different from that of your secretary."

"Um...President, I'm going to be angry if you do this."

"Okay, okay, I need both you and Satoru Iwata, okay?"

Qing Zhiyuan smiled and said, "In this case, let Iwata make coffee next time. But what he makes may not be as good as yours."

"Well……"

Akane Ayase frowned and hesitated, "Then I'll do it from now on."

In fact, she has been following Qing Zhiyuan for so long, and she knows that everyone has different functions. Besides, as an HR, she has naturally seen Iwata Satoru's offer, but she is just dissatisfied with Qing Zhiyuan always asking her to run errands.

However, I was actually a little happy to hear the president praise the delicious coffee he brewed.

"That's right Ayase."

When she was about to leave the president's office, Ayase Akane was stopped by Qing Zhiyuan again.

"Um?"

Akane Ayase turned her head and blinked in confusion.

"Not everyone can be my secretary." Qing Zhiyuan smiled, "Please remember this."

Eh?

Akane Ayase was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

"Okay president."

…

As soon as Akane Ayase returned to her workstation and sat down, she saw a new email appearing on her computer.

When I opened it, I saw an offer from the chairman:

[Appointment of Ms. Akane Ayase as Secretary to the Chairman

The specific work content is as follows:

1. Assist in drafting the chairman’s daily official documents, reports and other relevant documents;

2. Assist the chairman to develop and maintain customer relationships, and coordinate the chairman's daily work arrangements;

3. Responsible for recording and organizing the company’s employee meetings, board of directors and other related meeting minutes;

4. Responsible for organizing the writing or proofreading of comprehensive written materials submitted and distributed in the name of the company;

5. Responsible for customer visits, reception of company business activities, etc.;

6. Responsible for the organization and planning of company-related activities (such as gatherings, PARTYs, annual meetings, etc.);

7. Complete various tasks assigned by company leaders.

...]

In short, Qing Zhiyuan gave her a formal appointment. This position did not seem to be responsible for any department, but it was crucial. It was equivalent to being responsible to the chairman and the company's invisible deputy general manager.

Eh? !

Akane Ayase was completely shocked.

And when I glanced down, not only were wages and salaries significantly increased, but there were also certain equity and dividends.

President! …

Akane Ayase was almost moved to tears.

"I really don't want to be a secretary..."

…

After Akane Ayase took over the position of secretary to the chairman, she resigned from the position of HR director and at the same time transferred the position of HR director to Saori Sato.

After some deployment and various talents taking office, the reorganization of pokeni group was completed.

…

After Satoru Iwata entered the company, he behaved very cordially. For someone under 40 years old, he could chat with everyone. I would often see this guy walking between different departments to look at the games everyone made. , and praised the game and the production staff with extremely kind words.

Sometimes we even have the problem——

The president has the illusion of recruiting a player.

But it was during this process that Satoru Iwata quickly became familiar with everyone and gained a comprehensive understanding of the company.

This understanding is not obtained from paper or data, but based on his actual contact, feeling, experience, careful analysis and chewing. It is far more practical than cold data.

In many cases, data can only represent part of it. It can reflect the company's operations and whether its performance is good, but it cannot reflect problems or reflect the specific value of the company.

Only by contacting people, especially low-level employees, can you get the answers you want.

Therefore, during this period of time, Satoru Iwata observed through his own eyes, listened through his ears, and felt through his heart, and he obtained a lot of information that cold data cannot provide.

You can often see the enthusiasm and smiles on the faces of employees of P Company. This not only expresses their satisfaction and love for doing work they like, but also expresses their confidence in the company.

Then, Pokeni’s concept of making games is very advanced, which is very different from the operating model of game companies that Satoru Iwata knows and is familiar with.

Generally, game production companies develop and produce games based on current hardware platforms.

But pokeni, a company, makes games based on the [future].

They vigorously develop game engines, develop the technology and performance of the next era, invest important resources in the accumulation of technology, and then form a generational difference with other game companies through technological leadership.

Not in hardware, but in software.

Satoru Iwata was amazed by the effect of the game engine when he saw it, because these things are basically impossible to appear in this era.

Then the effects achieved by the engine will eventually be applied to the game. Technology once again amplifies the level of the art team, and with the packaging of talented producers and talented script writers, it is difficult for these games to succeed.

Occasionally walking around downstairs, he was surprised to find that although P-NET did not seem to be making money or even losing money, however, whether it was using the portal website or not, it was gradually becoming more and more perfect with each passing day. What makes it more and more beautiful is the increase in the number of users owned by RTT...

These all exude vigorous vitality.

Especially after Iwata tested P-net's newly developed search engine, he couldn't help but be amazed.

It turns out that P Club has planned to this extent?

It turns out that websites or authoritative media have the right to speak, and users will read what is published and what kind of news content is provided today.

However, as long as there is a search engine, in the future, I will be able to provide you with whatever you want to see.

All these... made him feel more and more that coming to pokeni was a very correct decision.

…

Afterwards, Satoru Iwata submitted a more than 400-page report to Qing Zhiyuan, which detailed his analysis and views on all the current company's contents, as well as some corresponding improvement suggestions, etc...

At the same time, there is also a business plan, which clarifies what Satoru Iwata believes is the advantages and genes of pokeni, the future development direction and what can be worth doing.

It took Qing Zhiyuan a long time to finish reading what he wrote.

After reading it, Qing Zhiyuan was greatly shocked.

ah……

Sure enough, it was right to invite Satoru Iwata to serve as the chief butler.

With him doing these things, he can rest assured.

After combing through everything, Qing Zhiyuan understood almost everything, and then asked Satoru Iwata to come to his office.

"I've finished reading it. It's very well written." Qing Zhiyuan raised the plan and analysis book in his hand.

"But I want to hear you tell me face to face what you want to do in the future."

Satoru Iwata sat across from him, thought for a while and said, "Although it is the Asian financial crisis now, it is actually a good opportunity for us."

"Um?"

“During this period, I have reviewed pokeni’s financial structure. What makes us very different from some companies that rely more on local resources and markets is that——

The North American market provides us with a lot of revenue.

Pokémon, Witcher, Diablo, Frontier...these are all very popular in Omi, and it can be said that Omi's revenue accounts for the majority of the company's revenue.

Based on this, we actually have sufficient foreign exchange. "

If the proportion of US dollars in foreign exchange is high, the impact of the financial crisis will be relatively small, not to mention that during this period, Qing Zhiyuan has converted cash into valuable assets through purchases.

This is also something that impressed Satoru Iwata.

With capital reserves, you can do things. Otherwise, without this foundation, you really can't do anything.

“Sony Nobuyuki Idei has just taken office, and its foundation is unstable. In the future, some of their strategic plans will not only have to change, but there will also be a lot of trouble.

At this time, it is actually best to take the initiative. "

Qing Zhiyuan's eyes couldn't help but light up when he heard what he said, "So?"

"Quack, quack, quack..."

After spending a whole day discussing the follow-up content with Satoru Iwata, Qing Zhiyuan felt that his eyes were wide open.

There is something about this guy.

There’s also this kind of gameplay, why didn’t I think of it before?

If it can really be done, maybe Pokeni really hopes to defeat Sony in the future war and become the largest Neon, no, the largest game company in the world.

And it's not just game companies.

This time may come sooner than Qing Zhiyuan expected.

"Leave it to me in the United States. It shouldn't be a big problem. However, I'm afraid the most important thing needs to be done personally by the president." Satoru Iwata said seriously.

"Um."

Qing Zhiyuan nodded solemnly.

…

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There is another chapter tonight (end of this chapter)