Chapter 825 (2/2)
Mike Donald's ability to serve as GM CEO also has a lot to do with his mentor. You know, Milton Friedman, the boy's mentor, won the Nobel Prize in economics in 1976. It's not just empty words that a famous teacher makes a good apprentice.
Milton Friedman and old Edelman are classmates. According to the traditional Chinese concept, old Edelman is Mike Donald's uncle.
Old Edelman smiled and said, ”when President Mike said this, I suddenly miss the days when I went to class with Milton.”
”If he didn't just focus on academic issues and come out early to do business, he would definitely become the most famous rich man in the world. But everyone has his own aspirations. Everyone has his own way of life, and many things can't be forced. ”
”I saw Milton some time ago. You are now his most proud disciple. The CEO of GM is not competent. ”
Old Edelman's words were perfect, and there was nothing wrong with them.
First, change the name to President Mike, which is both close and respectful. People can't say it's your martial nephew. You really put your martial uncle's name in general. In any case, it's also a business that gives you money, so you can't always think about raising yourself.
The mention of Milton Friedman is reminiscent of a bridge that can bring the relationship closer more quickly. Alumni have been very good. If you find a cow as a bridge from the middle, the effect will be better.
As the winner of the Nobel Prize in economics in 1976, Milton Friedman is very suitable for this bridge.
Finally, the CEO of General Motors wants to identify them. I know what you are doing here. I will never affect my work because of personal relations.
It can be said that old Edelman spoke with deep meaning everywhere.
As a top student at the University of Chicago, I certainly know what old Edelman thinks. It seems that the old man wants to get straight to the point, which may have a lot to do with his age.
People in their seventies may not keep up with their energy. This is also the reason why he has not been in charge of specific affairs for a long time. If it were not for the alliance between GM and Ford, he would not be out of the mountain.
Mike Donald: ”I'm here mainly to let Edelman do a joint PR business for GM and Ford. I want you to come out in person. I just gave a brief introduction on the phone, just trying to make things clear face to face. ”
”I wonder if you are interested. After all, Mr. Edelman has not been in charge of a specific case for a long time.”
I must call Edelman company before I come here, but I can't say everything clearly on the phone. Tell the other party that GM and Ford are united and need to find a strong public relations team.
Mike Donald is not worried about Edelman, as the world's largest public relations company. The principle of confidentiality for customers can still be respected; And they must abide by it, which is the capital they rely on for survival.
Senior Edelman: ”any public relations company in the world will be interested in the joint case of GM and Ford.”
”But let's say first that if we deal with the black cloud group together, Edelman company can't help.”
”The volume of black cloud group is too large, and Edelman can't afford to offend. In addition, the Ministry of Commerce has reached a conclusion on this matter, many problems can not be solved by public relations companies. ”
Hearing old Edelman say so, Mike Donald knows a lot more about PR companies than they do. After all, people eat this bowl of rice. They must investigate all the details. If you offend the wrong forces in the process of public relations, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Mike Donald smiled and said, ”Mr. Edelman, don't get me wrong. We only do our own business. As for other enterprises, it's their ability to win the market. We are not angry, let alone jealous. ”
”The main purpose of this visit is to open up the military market. American military vehicles are too old. The performance can no longer keep up with the strategic needs of modernization, and don't you think it's irresponsible for soldiers' lives to fight the enemy with such vehicles! ”
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