News Chapek FIRED, Iger New CEO

[Magicart87]

I wonder at what point, the board will see that the change they need to make is from the TOP down.

I "think" that point is now. But there's still a few pixeduster holdouts. Guess DIS stock has to tank for any real change though...

 

[Cesar R M]

Yep. Famous for "Money For Nothing."

 

[kingdead]

I wonder at what point, the board will see that the change they need to make is from the TOP down. Hire people from outside of the company that have not been influenced by predecessors. Morale is at an all-time low and those are the folks that interact with the guests. If they aren't drinking the cool-aid and making the magic, it will eventually hurt them in the pocket book. I can say when we were there in December it was not all rainbows and lollipops. We had a few CM's actually get a little snippy when we were in the AP line with guests.

I can't blame them--working face to face during COVID is exhausting and the systems that Disney has set up to move people around the parks are confusing. People are already spending lots of cash and anxious and confused about their experience. They're going to take those negative emotions out on either their family members (awful) or CMs (slightly more socially acceptable). Leading to a death spiral of snippy CMs and insulted guests...

 

[DCBaker]

"Team,

As we begin the New Year, I want to share our mission and the strategic pillars that will be key to our success—but first, I want to start 2022 on a note of gratitude for all of you, your talent, dedication, and optimism during the most disruptive time in our company’s history.

Thanks to you, we are weathering the pandemic and emerging stronger than ever. Over the last two years, we continued to tell the world’s best stories, reorganized, and accelerated our transformation to better serve audiences and guests. We looked inward during a time of social disruption, saw how much was left to do, and made significant change. And of course, we underwent a leadership change—and I am enormously grateful for the tremendous foundation Bob Iger left us.

You achieved those things during a once-in-a-century pandemic, and I want to acknowledge those whose roles require them to be in the office or one of our parks, as well as those working from home while managing at-home learning and gaps in childcare. I also appreciate your patience as we begin reopening our offices. Our long-term goal is to provide greater flexibility, and your leaders will be in touch as plans evolve.

It’s ironic that this disruption is happening as we prepare to celebrate our company’s 100th anniversary. For nearly a century, we have defined and redefined entertainment, created countless lifelong memories, and delighted fans and families around the world. It’s a legacy that is simply unrivalled—and a welcome responsibility for us to build upon.
And so I believe our mission for this year is clear: set the stage for our second century, and ensure Disney’s next 100 years are as successful as our first. To do that, we will focus on three pillars.

First, storytelling excellence. What makes Disney so unique is that the stories we tell mean something to people. They inspire, give hope, bring us together, illuminate the world around us, and create memories. That is Disney magic, and we must continue to set the creative bar higher and higher. To that end—and in addition to all my other creative meetings—I am establishing a new standing monthly meeting with our senior creative leaders to discuss the opportunities we face as a storytelling enterprise. This will encourage collaboration, sharing of best practices, and stimulate cross-studio ideation.

Second, innovation. Since Steamboat Willie, we have been the world’s foremost innovative storytellers. That must continue as technology evolves, giving our creative teams new canvases like the metaverse on which to paint. We should be especially innovative as we seek to bring stories to life in new ways—particularly if they enhance what many call our “franchise ecosystem,” which is one of the things that sets us apart.

And third, relentless focus on our audience. We are a big company with many constituents and stakeholders, all of whom have a place in our decision-making. But at the end of the day, our most important guide—our North Star—is the consumer. Right now, their behavior tells us and our industry that the way they want to experience entertainment is changing—and changing fast thanks to technology and the pandemic. We must evolve with our audience, not work against them. And so we will put them at the center of every decision we make.

When you look at the entertainment landscape, I believe Disney stands alone. We have the world’s most creative storytelling engine along with the world’s most beloved brands and franchises—which we can bring to life in ways no one else can. We have a portfolio of distribution platforms across the world—including powerful streaming services—with the ability to reach audiences anywhere, anytime. We have the #1 news organization and the most trusted brand in sports. We bring people together and make magical memories that last a lifetime at our parks and on our cruise ships. We have a unique ability to impact culture and connect with people on deeply personal levels. And we have you—the best team in the business.

I couldn’t think of a better combination, and I could not be more optimistic about our future. I look forward to setting the stage for our next century with all of you, and to making the unique brand of magic that only Disney can.
Bob"

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Reveals 2022 Goals in Staff Memo to ‘Set the Stage for Our Second Century’

Disney CEO Bob Chapek outlined his plans for the new year -- and a new century for the company -- in a memo to staff Monday.

variety.com

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

…a joke

 

[ImperfectPixie]

"Team,

As we begin the New Year, I want to share our mission and the strategic pillars that will be key to our success—but first, I want to start 2022 on a note of gratitude for all of you, your talent, dedication, and optimism during the most disruptive time in our company’s history.

Thanks to you, we are weathering the pandemic and emerging stronger than ever. Over the last two years, we continued to tell the world’s best stories, reorganized, and accelerated our transformation to better serve audiences and guests. We looked inward during a time of social disruption, saw how much was left to do, and made significant change. And of course, we underwent a leadership change—and I am enormously grateful for the tremendous foundation Bob Iger left us.

You achieved those things during a once-in-a-century pandemic, and I want to acknowledge those whose roles require them to be in the office or one of our parks, as well as those working from home while managing at-home learning and gaps in childcare. I also appreciate your patience as we begin reopening our offices. Our long-term goal is to provide greater flexibility, and your leaders will be in touch as plans evolve.

It’s ironic that this disruption is happening as we prepare to celebrate our company’s 100th anniversary. For nearly a century, we have defined and redefined entertainment, created countless lifelong memories, and delighted fans and families around the world. It’s a legacy that is simply unrivalled—and a welcome responsibility for us to build upon.
And so I believe our mission for this year is clear: set the stage for our second century, and ensure Disney’s next 100 years are as successful as our first. To do that, we will focus on three pillars.

First, storytelling excellence. What makes Disney so unique is that the stories we tell mean something to people. They inspire, give hope, bring us together, illuminate the world around us, and create memories. That is Disney magic, and we must continue to set the creative bar higher and higher. To that end—and in addition to all my other creative meetings—I am establishing a new standing monthly meeting with our senior creative leaders to discuss the opportunities we face as a storytelling enterprise. This will encourage collaboration, sharing of best practices, and stimulate cross-studio ideation.

Second, innovation. Since Steamboat Willie, we have been the world’s foremost innovative storytellers. That must continue as technology evolves, giving our creative teams new canvases like the metaverse on which to paint. We should be especially innovative as we seek to bring stories to life in new ways—particularly if they enhance what many call our “franchise ecosystem,” which is one of the things that sets us apart.

And third, relentless focus on our audience. We are a big company with many constituents and stakeholders, all of whom have a place in our decision-making. But at the end of the day, our most important guide—our North Star—is the consumer. Right now, their behavior tells us and our industry that the way they want to experience entertainment is changing—and changing fast thanks to technology and the pandemic. We must evolve with our audience, not work against them. And so we will put them at the center of every decision we make.

When you look at the entertainment landscape, I believe Disney stands alone. We have the world’s most creative storytelling engine along with the world’s most beloved brands and franchises—which we can bring to life in ways no one else can. We have a portfolio of distribution platforms across the world—including powerful streaming services—with the ability to reach audiences anywhere, anytime. We have the #1 news organization and the most trusted brand in sports. We bring people together and make magical memories that last a lifetime at our parks and on our cruise ships. We have a unique ability to impact culture and connect with people on deeply personal levels. And we have you—the best team in the business.

I couldn’t think of a better combination, and I could not be more optimistic about our future. I look forward to setting the stage for our next century with all of you, and to making the unique brand of magic that only Disney can.
Bob"

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Reveals 2022 Goals in Staff Memo to ‘Set the Stage for Our Second Century’

Disney CEO Bob Chapek outlined his plans for the new year -- and a new century for the company -- in a memo to staff Monday.

variety.com

In other words...he thinks everything he's already doing is great.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Who's going to tell him that the company he's "running" embodies none of that right now? And that he's at the center of it.

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

That's why he's bald. There isn't enough hair in the world to cover a head that big. This dude is dense.

 

[mightynine]

Nothing gets the staff more excited than news of a new monthly meeting. There's a reason Bobby C rhymes with visionary.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

All three points are debatable, but that last one about the audience...goodness.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Nothing gets the staff more excited than news of a new monthly meeting. There's a reason Bobby C rhymes with visionary.

My boss used to insist on a daily meeting that included everyone in the shop...you weren't allowed to continue working even if you were 2 feet away and could hear everything being said. It was a HUGE waste of time for anyone who wasn't management and directly involved in coordinating and scheduling, but it took literally six years for me and a co-worker to convince him of that. It's a micromanagement/control thing that may make the person insisting on it feel better, but actually harms productivity and morale.

 

[Nottamus]

I read in an accompanying story that his contract is to 2/2023

Does that mean he could be gone in just 13 months?

(asking for another CEO)

 

[Skywise]

This 3 pillars nonsense is just that. He has no vision to lead, no imagination to drive the company forward and his "metaverse" line shows that he's just following hype.

"In my MBA program I learned that company vision statements are important - here is my company vision statement where I put out nebulous feel good phrases and no concrete goals that are actionable or useable by anyone else in the company. I m smrt and educated and leading."

Corporal Hicks said it best:
"Guess the new lieutenant's too good to eat with the rest of us grunts."

 

[montyz81]

Its is so funny how the news article about Bob's letter showed up right next to this one on the WDWMagic front page: https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...d-and-beverage-items-at-walt-disney-world.htm

 

[ShookieJones]

"And third, relentless focus on our audience. We are a big company with many constituents and stakeholders, all of whom have a place in our decision-making. But at the end of the day, our most important guide—our North Star—is the consumer. Right now, their behavior tells us and our industry that the way they want to experience entertainment is changing—and changing fast thanks to technology and the pandemic. We must evolve with our audience, not work against them. And so we will put them at the center of every decision we make."

Is this guy for real? He's obviously not self-aware. What a clown.

If his actions didn't directly affect a lot of things I care about this would be funny. It's not though, not funny at all.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Nothing gets the staff more excited than news of a new monthly meeting. There's a reason Bobby C rhymes with visionary.

Nothing is more in the Spirit of Disney than meetings. Disney loves meetings. They have meets to discuss meeting where they’ll discuss meetings.

 

[Skywise]

"And third, relentless focus on our audience. We are a big company with many constituents and stakeholders, all of whom have a place in our decision-making. But at the end of the day, our most important guide—our North Star—is the consumer. Right now, their behavior tells us and our industry that the way they want to experience entertainment is changing—and changing fast thanks to technology and the pandemic. We must evolve with our audience, not work against them. And so we will put them at the center of every decision we make."

Is this guy for real? He's obviously not self-aware. What a clown.

If his actions didn't directly affect a lot of things I care about this would be funny. It's not though, not funny at all.

"We must do stuff that doesn't suck"

 

[ShookieJones]

"We must do stuff that doesn't suck"

LOL...he's obviously already off the mark on that 'pillar' !!

 

[Mac Tonight]

*Bob Chapek proofreading the memo*

 

[dc4]

Not the metaverse again! One thing people have wanted more as a result of the pandemic is getting outside in the fresh air and reconnecting with nature, not sticking a headset on and playing around in an Zuckerberg's imaginary advertising world.
And 'ideation'??