The reason and process of Tang Jun leaving Microsoft.

On the morning of February 8th, Renaissance Beijing Hotel, you can see the building of Microsoft (China) from the floor-to-ceiling windows. This day is Tang Jun's last day at Microsoft. "The mood is very complicated." Tang Jun said, "This period of time has gone through three stages, from the sadness when I decided to leave Microsoft, to the sadness during the transition period, and then to the nostalgia when I left." With these words, Tang Jun's eyes became red. "It is impossible not to leave Microsoft, but if you leave, you will be so nostalgic." This is Tang Jun's most complicated mood. 21st Century: During your 1 years at Microsoft, few people can compare with you. During your tenure as president of Microsoft China, Microsoft China made the most outstanding achievements among 82 subsidiaries of Microsoft. Should Microsoft attach great importance to your departure? Tang Jun: Yes. In the past ten years, 2, employees of Microsoft have gone in and out, and there may not be such a shock. The board of directors specifically discussed my departure, which has never happened in the history of Microsoft. Last week, both Gates and Ballmer sent me emails, and their emails had a similarity, saying that "Microsoft is open to your door", which was not found among Microsoft senior leavers. I think they are all sincere. 21st Century: But in the end, they didn't keep you. Tang Jun: The board of directors sent Jeff Rex, the third in command, to coordinate this matter. He asked me for advice on what position is suitable for me in China, or to develop in the US headquarters. I refused. 21st Century: The reason why you left seems to have something to do with the arrival of Chen Yongzheng a few months ago, and you were "suspended". And being put on the shelf seems to be related to the conflict between organizational structures such as Greater China and China? Tang Jun: ... I don't want to answer. I don't want to deny it, because of the organizational structure and other reasons, there is friction with the former president of Greater China. This is because both of them want to do things, and because of the organizational structure, there will be duplication of work. Judging from the headquarters, I don't understand why there is friction. And to outsiders, it just doesn't agree. This problem always needs to be balanced between two people. The former president of Greater China came to Microsoft for 12 years, and I did it for 1 years. There was nothing wrong with my work, so it was difficult for the company to make a decision. Therefore, the simplest and most effective way is to send someone to balance you. So there is what everyone calls "airborne". Take this as a balance point. For me and the former president of Greater China, this method will neither benefit nor suffer. From the management point of view, this is the best way to deal with it. Before Chen Yongzheng took office, I asked him to meet outside. At that time, it was said that if we didn't make a reasonable distribution of work, there would be the same contradiction as our predecessors, so we should cut the cake and clean it. I put forward two proposals. Chen Yongzheng chose the second option. 21st Century: When did you propose to leave Microsoft? Tang Jun: When I decided to leave, I reported it to the headquarters. I can't wait for me to find a place to go and let me know when I'm leaving. It's not my style. 21st Century: Have you known Chen Tianqiao for a long time? When did you start talking about joining? Tang Jun: Mr. Chen's classmate is my friend who plays basketball, so the two sides know each other, but they have never been in contact. The formal contact was on October 17th last year, at the Shanghai International Software Outsourcing Conference, when we sat together and exchanged business cards, and then we said "You are XXX" to each other. At that time, Mr. Chen said, I hope you have a chance to visit Shanda. I said yes. On December 8, I went to Shanghai and wanted to visit Shanda for both public and private reasons, because Shanda is also a customer of Microsoft. At that time, I only talked with manager Chen for more than an hour. At that time, I thought that Shanda's interactive entertainment was very interesting and promising. In fact, 1 years ago, when I started my business, what I did was close to interactive entertainment, which facilitated my understanding of Shanda. 21st Century: It is said that your joining will be confirmed in a week? Tang Jun: Yes. On December 15th, Monday, Mr. Chen went to Beijing on business, and we made an appointment. We had a good chat, and Mr. Chen suddenly said to me, I formally invite you to join Shanda, I hope you will think about it. I said, I'll tell you now, I'll join your grand. 21st Century: It's almost unbelievable. Tang Jun: It's as simple as that. When they met formally, they talked for three hours and decided a very important thing. Perhaps because there are too many similarities with Mr. Chen, they all pursue perfection and are idealists. They burn at once and burn at once. From this point of view, manager Chen and I are both very emotional. "21st Century": It is said that your annual salary after you arrive at Shanda is relatively high, with millions. And there are equity arrangements? Tang Jun: There is. But this is not important, and it has not been discussed in detail. Moreover, the company has not been listed, so it is inconvenient to talk about it. Equity will not be too small, it should be a better proportion. I really can't say a specific number in this regard. In this regard, I believe that Mr. Chen will have a final and exact arrangement. This aspect of Microsoft is worth learning, and I have a good equity ratio for myself in my 1 years at Microsoft. I don't care about this in Shanda. "21st Century": Have you considered that some people in Shanda Network will say that online games are fascinating, misleading and criticized by many people? What do you think? Tang Jun: The interactive entertainment developed by Shanda Network is essentially different from the traditional games that people think. This is to create a virtual world, which can give you a space to reinvent yourself. This is another kind of living space. With this living space, a huge industry will certainly be produced in the future. 21st Century: What kind of changes can your transformation bring to you personally? Tang Jun: I have learned a lot during my 1 years at Microsoft, and this experience has played a great role in improving my ability. However, Microsoft China, as a subsidiary of Microsoft, and I, as a professional manager, have better execution ability. In Shanda, I have to consider how to formulate the company strategy and strategy. In addition, for example, after listing, we have to face investors every day and face Wall Street, which is unprecedented. I have more room.