On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.
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If we reduce the number of employees for better short-term financial results, employee morale will decrease. I sincerely doubt employees who fear that they may be laid off will be able to develop software titles that could impress people around the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Short-term financial gains can adversely affect employee morale and productivity.
Satoru Iwata highlights the negative impact that reducing employee numbers for immediate financial benefits can have on team morale and creativity. He emphasizes that a workforce living in fear of job loss cannot produce their best work, which is crucial for innovation and success in technology and software development.
Themes
Employee MoraleLeadershipProductivityShort-Term GainsFinancial Results
In practice
Example use cases
In a corporate presentation discussing strategies for long-term success, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of investing in team morale.
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