Title The new director changed the locks, but was forced to leave his post due to embarrassment
My name is Xiao Wang, and I am an ordinary office clerk working as a salesman in a company engaged in foreign trade.
Yesterday, I was pleasantly surprised to receive an unexpected appointment and was promoted to the company's new Director of Marketing.
This is undoubtedly great news for me, and I am honored to be taken seriously by the company's rapid promotion from a junior employee to a middle management position.
So quickly, I started my career as a director unprepared.
On my first day in office, I came to the company with a vision and ambition to contribute to the development of the department.
I thought that as a new director, I first needed to establish my authority and make people feel in awe of me, so I decided to do one thing - change all the door locks in the department!I got a master locksmith, threw all the spare keys in my hand in the trash, and replaced the new lock cylinder, keeping only one master key for me to keep.
I'm going to wait for the employees to come to work tomorrow and find that they can't open the door, and then I'll announce a new rule that prohibits employees from copying keys without permission, and everyone needs my permission to enter and exit.
Just when I was busy, Manager Xiao Wu of the department happened to pass by and asked me with a confused face: "Xiao Wang, what are you doing?"I patted the new cylinder heavily and said proudly, "As the new director, I have to establish my own management system."
These locks are so old that I decided to replace them and implement more standardized management!Xiao Wu frowned and said, "Just because of this, smash the lock?."The door lock is no problem, but everyone's work will be affected if you change it, right?I said with a little disdain: "Manager Wu, you are still old-school thinking and lack the vision of the director.
What we need is innovation, not standing still!You can rest assured that this master locksmith is highly skilled and will be able to replace it in no time.
By the way, remember to inform the staff that I have removed their spare keys, and that the door locks are now only in my control, and everyone needs my permission to enter and exit. ”
Xiao Wu was surprised and said, "What?."Does that mean everyone loses their freedom?Xiao Wang, you've managed too much, haven't you?I said disappreciatively, "Excessive?".This is the price of power.
As the Director, I have the right to change the rules without discussing it with you.
You just have to do what I ask you to do. ”
Xiao Wu wanted to say something, but I waved my hand impatiently and motioned for him to leave quickly.
Xiao Wu left in a huff, and I didn't even look at him.
And just like that, at my insistence, all the door locks of the department were quickly replaced with new ones.
The master returned the keys and left, and I walked into the office majestically with the keys, thinking that as long as it was there, the department would be completely under my control.
Sure enough, Xiao Li, who was the first to find the problem, looked for his key at the door with a puzzled face, tried several times and couldn't open it, and said with annoyance: "What's wrong, how did the door lock change?."I then strode forward, cleared my throat and said, "Comrades, let me announce that from today onwards, all the locks on the doors of our department have been replaced, and the keys in your hands have been invalidated.
I only have one key to the door lock now, and you need me to open the door to get in and out. ”
After hearing this, everyone talked about it and discussed it excitedly.
What's going on?Why are door locks replaced so easily?"It's so unfair, we've lost our freedom!"If Xiao Wang is not here, won't we all be locked out?"Seeing them arguing, I resolutely said, "Comrades, this is the reform I must carry out as the new director!"We can no longer stand still, we must establish unity.
First, the standardized management mode.
Rest assured, I will arrive early and leave late every day, and there will be no door lock problems.
If there are special circumstances, you can let me know in advance, but there must be a valid reason.
This is for the development of our department and is also responsible for every employee.
I hope you will understand and do so!”
But the emotions of the crowd had clearly been stirred up.
Xiao Li said dissatisfiedly: "Xiao Wang, don't you have to be at your mercy when we commute to and from work every day?"It's too inconvenient, isn't it? ”
Manager Ma next to him also said: "That's it, we used to have our own keys and were very free, and your management method is too **." ”
I sank my face and said in a tougher tone: "*I'm thinking about the interests of the department!."There is no doubt about my decision, and you should obey the management, not dictate.
Confused, he asked, "What are you arguing about?"How did you change the lock at the door?Manager Ma hurriedly said: "It was Xiao Wang, the new director, who changed the lock, and now the door lock is only controlled by him, and we can't go in and out casually!."Manager Zhang was also stunned when he heard this: "What?."Xiao Wang, you're going too far, aren't you?The door lock is about the freedom of every employee, and you can't change it unilaterally!I glared at Manager Zhang and said, "Managers, it seems that you have misunderstood me too."
I did this solely for the benefit of the department, and had no other intentions.
I advise you not to say any more and ask for trouble.
My decision will not change. ”
My words clearly angered everyone, and the department immediately exploded.
Xiao Wang, your attitude is too much!"We are against this kind of authoritarian management!"Give our keys back now!"I was furious when I saw that the employees were openly opposed to me.
As a director, I had to assert my authority or lose the respect of all.
Quiet!I shouted, "As your director, I have the right to adjust the department's management system.
You should obey unconditionally, and not openly rebel against my decision!It seems that I am usually too good to talk to everyone, and today I will show you the majesty of the director!"Majesty?We are not slaves, so why should we obey orders?Manager Ma said dissatisfiedly.
That's right!Manager Zhang also said, "Xiao Wang, you don't understand the feelings of employees at all, and this kind of tough style can't show real leadership!."I sneered, "Do I still need you low-level employees to judge my leadership?"I advise you not to push me to be serious again, otherwise you will bear the consequences!"Okay, let's get real!Xiao Li said angrily, "Let's see what you can do with our new director!.""I sank my face, and if I didn't quickly resolve the resistance of the employees, my prestige would be ruined.
Looks like you really need a punishment.
From today, all employees are prohibited from using office equipment during non-working hours!The access control system is still enforced, and I need to sign it before I can go out!Endless overtime, I will arrange it according to the situation!I shouted.
Quiet!I looked angry, "If there is any resistance, you can wait for rectification!"My decision is beyond doubt!Xiao Wang, stop!At this moment, General Manager Chen, the boss of the department, also arrived.
He said solemnly: "I have received a report that you unilaterally changed the door locks, which seriously affected the daily work of employees.
As a director, you should unite the staff and not impose arbitrary rules.
I've decided to cancel your new policy immediately and ask you to return your keys. ”
I never expected that General Manager Chen would stand up and intervene at this time.
My new deal was quickly rejected, and my face flushed.
Mr. Chen, I'm here for the good of the department.
I have to manage people and establish my authority, you understand?"I still want to ask for support.
No, you're undermining employee motivation with management like this. ”
Mr. Chen vetoed, "Do you want to continue to carry it out?"Realizing that the tide was turning, I nodded painfully and handed over my master key.
Only then did the employees regain the keys and cast a disdainful look at me.
My face suddenly became a little unbearable, and I had to leave the department in embarrassment.
After this open confrontation with my employees, my prestige was gone.
The employees no longer take me seriously, and they all whisper about my ** style behind my back.
Although I am tough in my words, I am well aware that this forced implementation of the new policy is a miscalculation.
At lunchtime, Mr. Chen found me.
Xiao Wang, what you did this time was too much. ”
I hurriedly stood up and said, "Mr. Chen, I'm sorry, I'm confused for a while, and I will correct it in the future." ”
Confused for a while?You're already grossly derelict in your duties!Mr. Chen said sternly, "Managing employees needs to inspire their enthusiasm, not suppress them!"You set up such a big opposition on your first day in office, it is simply self-defeating!I bowed my head and didn't dare say a word.
Mr. Chen continued: "Why do you say that you will change the lock when you change the lock?The freedom and convenience of employees you don't consider?This kind of arbitrary and domineering style is not suitable for **!You save me money!"I was reprimanded by Mr. Chen like this, I was dumbfounded.
Mr. Chen, I really know that I was wrong, and I will definitely re-learn how to empathize with employees Xi future, fully listen to their opinions, and will no longer act arbitrarily and ......"Alright, you stop me!Mr. Chen said impatiently, "Now is not the time to talk bitterly, you know the seriousness of the problem yourself."
I have decided to remove you from your position as director immediately, and you will pack up your things and go back to your original post later!I was dumbfounded when I heard this, Mr. Chen actually fired me directly like this, it was too sudden.
Mr. Chen, please give me another chance!I was so anxious that I knelt on the ground, "It's only my first day in office, and you have dismissed me like this, what will happen to my future?"Please think again!Okay, no more talking. ”
My decision will not change, you immediately take over the work at hand, and you will be laid off in the afternoon!"I saw that Mr. Chen was resolute, and I knew that I had indeed smashed the cauldron, and it was useless to plead for mercy, so I could only withdraw from Mr. Chen's office with a dead heart.
It's too bad that it took me many years to rise to the position of director in the company, and I was dismissed on the first day of my tenure, and my future was ruined!I sat back in my place, looking at everything familiar in front of me, and my heart was full of melancholy - I could have managed the department better, but I ruined everything because of my self-righteous and domineering style.
Hey, I'm so impulsive!In the afternoon of the same day, I silently emptied my office and handed over the position of director to Manager Xiao Wu under the supervision of Mr. Chen.
Watching him sit in the chairman's chair, which I was still high up yesterday, I had mixed feelings.
Xiao Wang, don't blame yourself too much. ”
Manager Xiao Wu comforted me and said, "When I return to the staff team in the future, I can start again." ”
I nodded reluctantly, but didn't speak.
When I was working overtime in the evening, Manager Zhang came to chat with me, and he said, "Xiao Wang, don't think too much about this."
In fact, when you first took office, we also looked forward to your new atmosphere, but you were too eager to do things and did not fully consider the feelings of employees, so everyone was disgusted. ”
I let out a long sigh: "It's me who is too reckless and believes in myself too much."
I originally just wanted to establish the authority of the director, but I annoyed everyone and violated Mr. Chen's bottom line.
I'm such a failure!Manager Zhang nodded: "Well, you did fail this time, but it's not all your responsibility."
In fact, Mr. Chen also has a problem with selecting you as a director, you have no management experience, so you were suddenly promoted, and you are naturally in a hurry.
But then again, failure is not all bad, at least it can make you recognize your shortcomings, and it is also an opportunity for growth. ”
I listened to Manager Zhang's analysis, and the feeling of remorse in my heart arose: "Yes, I am too invincible, I actually feel that I have no problems, and I can manage the department empty-eyed."
I failed, but I did learn a profound lesson. ”
Yes, you are still young, and there are many opportunities in the future. ”
Manager Zhang encouraged me, "The Bodhisattva said that failure is the mother of success.
I hope you can learn the lesson of this time and become a truly good manager in the future. ”
Thank you, Manager Zhang. ”
I said gratefully.
With the guidance of Manager Zhang, my mood has calmed down a little.
Since then, I've been back in my role as an employee, working hard and reflecting on my problems in private.
I realized that I still have a lot to be left behind, and that being a good leader takes time to accumulate and develop.
This failure will also be an unforgettable growth experience for me.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's been a month.
Over the past month, I have been immersed in my work and have Xi a lot of books on interpersonal communication and management in my spare time.
I began to truly realize that to be a good leader, it is not enough to rely on subjective will, but also to constantly learn Xi theory and learn from the experience of others.
One day, Mr. Chen suddenly talked to me, and I immediately became nervous.
Xiao Wang, your performance during this period is good, I noticed that you work very seriously and are much more low-key. ”
Mr. Chen said. I smiled shyly: "Thank you, Mr. Chen, the last experience hit me a lot and made me realize that I still have a lot of shortcomings."
During this time, I was reflecting and learning Xi relevant knowledge, hoping to grow into a person who really understands management in the future. ”
Mr. Chen nodded: "Well, your reflective ability is not bad."
In fact, the last time I fired you, there was also a reason why we didn't use people well.
It's really hard to adapt when you rise from the grassroots and suddenly you are promoted to a major responsibility. ”
I hurriedly said, "No, I'm still too impulsive and self-righteous."
Mr. Chen, you don't have to blame yourself, it's all my problem. ”
Well, now that you've got your introspection in place, I've decided to give you a chance to start over. ”
Mr. Chen said. I couldn't believe my ears: "Mr. Chen, you mean .......""Yes, I have decided to reappoint you as Director of Marketing. ”
Mr. Chen said with certainty.
I was very excited: "Thank you, Mr. Chen, thank you so much!."I will definitely remember the lesson, do my job again, and repay your trust with practical actions!"Good.
Remember, though, that the most important thing in management is openness and understanding, not power and majesty. ”
Mr. Chen advised.
Yes!I see!I said solemnly.
In this way, to everyone's astonished gaze, I became the director of the marketing department again.
This time, I learned the lessons of the last time, and did not propose new policies or reforms, but patiently listened to the ideas of each employee and adopted their reasonable suggestions.
I also took the initiative to communicate with each employee and humbly asked for their views on their work, and the employees also affirmed my changes.
A month later, Mr. Chen came to me again, and he said, "Xiao Wang, I see that you have changed a lot now, and you are no longer the self-righteous newcomer you used to be."
I'm glad you've won the support of your staff.
I hope you can continue to maintain a modest and cautious attitude, and we will exchange management experience when we have time. ”
Okay, Mr. Chen, I will definitely try to be an enlightened and fair director, and work with you to lead the department to success!I said firmly.
Another year has passed, and during this year, I have worked hard to change my management mindset and build a good relationship with my employees.
I no longer emphasize authority and rules, but care about each employee's ideas and give them more autonomy.
The atmosphere in the department has also become more positive.
One day, Mr. Chen came to my office, and he smiled and said, "Xiao Wang, I have seen the changes you have made now."
I'm glad that you've successfully transformed the way you manage and mastered the ways to unite your employees.
However, your position seems to be smaller now, and I am considering promoting you to a more important position, what do you think?I hurriedly said: "Mr. Chen, my current position is very good, and I dare not have greater requirements."
I still remember my failures in the past, so now I just want to gain experience and manage the marketing department well.
If you are incompetent, please guide. ”
Mr. Chen smiled: "It's a good thing that you are humble now, but you can't be excessively inferior."
I think you are more than capable of taking on a higher role, you have management experience and you have corrected your previous shortcomings.
I have decided to promote you to deputy general manager, so go ahead and seize this opportunity!After hearing this, I was excited: "Thank you Mr. Chen for your cultivation and trust in me!."This is the opportunity I have always dreamed of, and I will definitely give it my all and work hard to get the job done!”
I was successfully promoted to deputy general manager of the company with everyone's congratulations.
After taking over the management at a higher level, I remained humble and cautious, consulted with experienced and veteran employees, and did not become complacent.
Two years later, thanks to my efforts, the company's performance has made great progress.
One day, Mr. Chen officially said to me: "Xiao Wang, I am impressed by your growth over the years.
You started out as a self-righteous newcomer, but through continuous reflection and practice, you have successfully transformed into a great manager.
Now, after the decision of the board of directors, I am ready to retire and want to hand over the position of general manager to you, are you willing to accept it?I couldn't speak with excitement, so I could only hold Mr. Chen's hand and cry to express my gratitude: "Mr. Chen, I will never forget your kindness to me!."I will do my best to live up to your expectations and make the company bigger and stronger!Mr. Chen nodded with satisfaction and shook hands with me one by one to congratulate.
In the midst of everyone's attention, I proudly and excitedly stepped onto the podium and officially took up the position as the new general manager of the company where I have worked for many years.
On the road of life, I have fallen, lost and blamed myself, but I have chosen to reflect and start anew, and grow from difficulties and setbacks.
Go out and challenge contrasts