After Mr. Xiang divorced, the president regretted it

The morning sun shines through the glass curtain wall into the Xiang's Building, coating the huge conference room with a layer of light gold. On the stage, Yan Jin, wearing a neat black business suit, holding a laser pen in his hand, points to the four big words "The Beginning of Reform" on the huge projection screen, and speaks firmly and forcefully: "Today we officially launch the internal management reform plan, the goal is to break down departmental barriers, optimize resource allocation, improve work efficiency, and ultimately enhance the company's overall innovation ability and market competitiveness."

The audience was packed with hundreds of employees, all looking at her. Xiang Yu, who was sitting in the first row, looked at Yan Jin with approval and encouragement.

Yan Jin continued, "The core of this reform is..." She elaborated on the specific content of the reform plan, including the adjustment of departmental functions, optimization of performance appraisal, innovation of talent training mechanism, etc., and emphasized the positive significance of the reform to the company and individual employees.

After the one and a half hour speech, the conference room burst into prolonged applause. However, not everyone is full of expectations for this reform.

"Isn't this obviously weakening the power of our department?" After the meeting, Liu, the department manager, complained to several colleagues around him with a gloomy face, "In the past, our department had independent accounting and approved project funds ourselves, but now all projects have to be managed and funds have to be allocated in a unified manner. Isn't this an attempt to sideline me?"

"Lao Liu, what you said is a bit one-sided." An older department manager advised, "Reform is for the better development of the company. As a member of the company, we should actively cooperate."

"Yes, I think this reform plan is quite good, especially that..."

Department Manager Liu interrupted their conversation impatiently, whispered, "Just wait and see!" and turned to leave the meeting room.

Yan Jin and Xiang Yu had anticipated the reaction of Liu's department manager. Reforms that affect the interests of some people will inevitably be obstructed.

"It seems that we still have a lot of work to do." Xiang Yu looked at the back of Manager Liu leaving, with a meaningful smile on his face, and said to Yan Jin beside him...

"Reform is never achieved overnight. We are ready for a protracted war." Yan Jin looked calm and spoke in a firm tone. He was not affected by the resistance of Liu, the department manager.

After the meeting, many employees gathered around employee representative Chen to discuss the reform plan. Representative Chen is a veteran employee of the company, works diligently, has strong technical skills, and is highly respected among his colleagues.

"Brother Chen, do you think this reform can really give ordinary employees like us more opportunities?" asked a young employee, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Of course it's true!" Representative Chen patted him on the shoulder and pointed to the column "Innovation of Talent Training Mechanism" on the projection screen. "Look, the company is going to establish an internal training system, provide opportunities for rotational learning, and invite professional training institutions to teach us. This is a good thing that we never dared to think about before!"

"Yes, I also heard that this reform will break down the barriers between departments. Then we will have the opportunity to participate in different projects and learn more new knowledge and skills." Another employee said excitedly.

"So, this reform is a rare opportunity for us. We must actively support it and work hard to improve our abilities so that we can seize the opportunity and realize our own value!" Representative Chen encouraged.

The enthusiasm and positive attitude of the employees made Yan Jin and Xiang Yu full of confidence in the reform. They knew that in order to promote the smooth progress of the reform, they must gain the support and understanding of more employees.

In the next few days, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin began to communicate with managers of various departments one by one to understand their concerns and suggestions.

"Manager Wang, I know you are worried that department restructuring will affect the department's work efficiency, but please believe that we will fully consider all factors and formulate the most reasonable plan to minimize the pain caused by the reform." Xiang Yu patiently explained to a department manager who looked embarrassed.

"Manager Li, your suggestion on setting performance appraisal indicators is very good. We will study it carefully and incorporate it into the final plan." Yan Jin listened carefully to the opinions of each department manager and took detailed notes.

They know very well that reform is not just a piece of paper, but requires listening to voices from all levels and building consensus before it can finally take root.

After a few busy days, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin finally finished communicating with all department managers.

"It seems that everyone's concerns about the reform are mainly concentrated in the aspects of departmental interests, job adjustments and performance appraisal." Yan Jin sorted out the records in his hand and said to Xiang Yu.

"Next, we need to invite a professional management consulting company to conduct a comprehensive diagnosis of the company's organizational structure, business processes, human resource management, etc., and develop a more scientific and reasonable reform plan." Xiang Yu said after thinking for a moment.

"I have contacted Wu, a well-known management consultant in the industry. He will come to the company tomorrow to conduct a preliminary investigation." Yan Jin closed the laptop and looked up at Xiang Yu. "I believe that with his help, our reform will be successful."

Outside the window, night fell and the lights came on. Xiang Yu looked at Yan Jin's confident eyes, his heart full of expectations...

The next day, Wu's management consultant team arrived as scheduled. They went deep into various departments of the company, conducted research and interviews, and learned in detail about the company's operating conditions and existing problems. After a week of intensive work, Wu submitted a preliminary reform plan to Xiang Yu and Yan Jin.

"Mr. Xiang, Mr. Yan, based on our research and analysis, I suggest that we reorganize the company's existing departmental structure, break down departmental barriers, and establish a business-oriented matrix management structure." Consultant Wu pointed to the chart on the projection screen and explained clearly, "At the same time, we also need to optimize the company's business processes, simplify the approval process, and improve work efficiency."

Xiang Yu and Yan Jin listened carefully to Consultant Wu's explanation, and raised their own questions and ideas from time to time. They knew that the formulation of the reform plan was only the first step, and what was more important was how to implement the plan and achieve the expected results.

"Advisor Wu, your proposal is very insightful. We will study it carefully and determine the final reform plan as soon as possible." Xiang Yu said in a firm tone.

After the plan was finalized, Yan Jin began to prepare for the promotion and implementation of the reform. She organized a series of training and communication meetings to explain to employees in detail the specific content, timetable, and impact of the reform on everyone.

"I know that reform will bring about changes, and changes are always accompanied by some uncertainties." At a general staff meeting, Yan Jin faced hundreds of employees in the audience with a sincere and firm tone, "But please believe that everything we do is for the long-term development of the company and to provide every employee with a better development platform and opportunities."

Yan Jin used clear and easy-to-understand language to break down the complex reform plan into specific issues, and explained it with actual cases, eliminating many doubts and confusions in the minds of employees. In order to help employees better adapt to the new working model and process, the company also specially organized relevant skills training and arranged experienced employees to provide one-on-one guidance.

"This reform is both a challenge and an opportunity for us." Yan Jin said to a group of department managers and key employees at a department meeting, "I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome difficulties, achieve the company's transformation and upgrading, and make Xiang Group achieve greater success!"

Yan Jin's words were full of appeal, and excited the employees present. However, in the corner of the conference room, there were a few pairs of eyes flashing with anxiety and confusion...

After the meeting, a young employee walked up to Representative Chen, wanting to say something but stopping himself. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing and just sighed deeply...

Chapter 299: Breaking the Cocoon

Yan Jin and Xiang Yu stood on the stage hand in hand and jointly announced the official launch of the company's internal management reform plan. The audience applauded, but upon closer inspection, some employees' faces were filled with anxiety.

Representative Chen noticed the abnormality of the young employee next to him and asked with concern: "Xiao Li, what's wrong? Do you have any concerns about the reform?"

Xiao Li sighed and whispered, "Brother Chen, you know, I have been working in the company for almost five years. I have been in charge of my current position and I am very familiar with the company's processes and systems. Now there is a sudden reform, and I am worried that I will not be able to adapt to the new way of working. What should I do if I am eliminated?"

Representative Chen patted Xiao Li on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry too much. The company's reform is to improve efficiency and optimize processes, not to lay off employees. In addition, the company will organize training to help us adapt to the new working model. As long as you study hard and actively cooperate, there will be no problem."

However, not all employees can speak out their concerns like Xiao Li. In the company's internal forum, the discussion about reform has become more and more heated, and there is no lack of negative and pessimistic remarks.

"To put it bluntly, this reform is a disguised form of layoffs. Those old employees and those with insufficient abilities will be eliminated sooner or later."

"Yes, I heard that the new performance appraisal system is very strict. If you fail to meet the target, your salary will be reduced. The pressure is too great."

"I think it's good to maintain the status quo. Why bother?"

These negative comments spread like a virus within the company, making employees who were already uneasy about the reform even more anxious and panicked. The work efficiency of some departments also began to decline, and there was even a phenomenon of buck-passing and procrastination.

All of this was seen by Liu, the department manager. He was resistant to the reform plan and thought that Yan Jin was weakening his power, so he began to secretly incite other department managers and employees to oppose the reform.

"This reform, in the final analysis, is just for President Yan to consolidate his position and squeeze out all of us old employees." At a private gathering, Liu, the department manager, said to a group of department managers and key employees, "We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must unite and safeguard our own interests!"

Under the instigation of Liu, the department manager, a small group opposed to the reform gradually formed. They spread all kinds of rumors and negative news in private, trying to obstruct the advancement of the reform...