Chapter 204 Splitting the R&D Team

"The original design added a sound-absorbing partition, there." Hans pointed to the junction of the wall and the ceiling, and there was a 5cm gap around the junction of the three sides.

"The effect is not very ideal. If possible, it can be improved. I don't want my designers to become a group of hearing-impaired."

The test group was digging their ears in discomfort, Li Zitao led Hans away quietly in embarrassment.

"It's not easy to be a dude, at least you have to have a thick skin." After visiting the spiritual rating and administrative areas on the upper floor of the bunker building, Li Zitao settled for lunch in the cafeteria on the second floor.

The dishes are very rich, including Chinese-style rice bowls, as well as Western-style bread, meat pies, cereals, donuts, etc.

Li Zitao came for a rice bowl. There was no choice of dishes. It was a hodgepodge of meat and vegetables. Knowing that he was the boss, the aunt warmly gave him an extra spoonful.

For western food, he asked for bread, meatloaf and sugar-free cereal, all of which tasted good.

"In terms of food, we must ensure health and safety, and the dishes must be changed frequently." Li Zitao is very satisfied with the situation in the Los Angeles branch.

Next stop is Skunk Works, and hopefully he'll hear the good news there too.

Arriving at the fork in the road, Li Zitao split a car and asked the bodyguards to take Greta, who was bored, to the manor, and he would rush there after the end.

The convoy arrived at Skunk, and the new R&D center under construction has begun to take shape.

"Boss, our R&D center will be fully operational by May next year at the latest, and the design department and simulation room have already been put into use."

Johnson, who is the director of the R&D center, introduced the progress of the project to him, and Hughes was having a meeting with the designers in the factory.

The design department and simulation room that Johnson refers to are the two separate buildings closest to the current factory in the research and development center.

The cylindrical building on the left is the design department, and the square building on the right is the simulation room.

The architectural style here is a variety of enlarged graphics, which seem to be still on the ground at random, a bit like a happy maze in a children's playground.

"How does it feel to cooperate with Hughes recently?" Li Zitao is very concerned about their relationship.

Hughes has a lot of whimsy and passion for aircraft, which can inspire the development team and ignite their passion to move forward together.

Johnson is the soul of the R&D center, has rich experience, and is the real chief designer and project leader.

Once there is a gap between the two, the entire team will be affected, and both research and efficiency will be greatly reduced.

"Mr. Hughes' dedication to aircraft is admirable, but occasionally he is too stubborn and tough, but that's just for work."

Johnson's evasive answer means that cracks have emerged.

After thinking for a while, Li Zitao made a decision in his mind, "Johnson, I want to divide the R&D team into two independent teams, with you and Hughes in charge of each."

"I agree." Johnson answered simply and neatly.

"Ask Hughes for his opinion." Li Zitao went into the factory together, and found Hughes by the table covered with oily parts.

"If you don't cut the capital investment, I agree." Hughes said there is no problem.

"Let everyone come to the meeting." Li Zitao decided to separate them. Sometimes 1+1 is not equal to 2, especially when the two sides have opposing emotions.

It may be more conducive to the advancement of various researches to separate the two teams and form healthy competition and comparison.

A market without competition is like a pool of stagnant water, and so are people.

"Starting today, the research and development part is divided into two groups, A and B. Group A is in charge of Hughes, and group B is in charge of Johnson."

"The research and development site of group A has been moved to the design department, and it will be handed over to group B again. All of you can choose to join in groups according to your own wishes.

The relevant financial investment will be adjusted regularly according to your performance and research and development results, and the specific plan will be announced in 3 days. "

Li Zitao gave them 3 days to consider and let them choose the team they want to join.

Regarding capital investment, he needs to communicate and adjust with the think tank.

As for whether Hughes can recruit people, just look at the designers who will still be around him.

Everyone has his unique personality charm. Hughes' passion for airplanes also infects those who love aerospace.

"In the future, we will be real competitors." After announcing the news, Johnson first extended his hand to Hughes and smiled.

"I hope your team can keep up with my brain." Hughes' performance was not as aggressive as before, but instead gave people a sense of sympathy.

The two lead their own teams and are responsible for different research directions. If there are no conflicts, the relationship will naturally ease.

"How about going for a drink together, I think they need time to discuss." Li Zitao extended an invitation to the two.

"Of course." The two said in unison.

He took the two of them out of the factory and went directly to West's manor.

"How's the scenery here?" Li Zitao asked proudly, pointing to the well-equipped manor surrounded by mountains and rivers.

"Great," Johnson praised.

"It's great, but it's not your manor." Hughes praised Li Zitao at the same time.

"But it was built by me. If necessary, I can let people build two more holiday houses over there." Li Zitao said, pointing to the other side of the river.

There is a wooden pier where two small wooden boats are parked. In the past, farmers and cowboys would use it to salvage seafood in the river and clear the flooded water plants.

"I agree, it can be used as a leisure place for the R&D center." Back along the river to the grass in front of the manor, the servants had already prepared tables, chairs and beer.

"Where is the progress of engine research?" Li Zitao asked about the progress of engine research and development while drinking beer.

"It's going very well. According to the current data, as long as one more adjustment is made, we can put it into the aircraft for flight tests." Johnson said.

"The experimental model is about to be completed, just waiting for your engine." Hughes raised his glass and laughed.

"Have you been in charge of different projects before?" Judging from the meaning of the two, this means that they have separated a long time ago!

"That's right, I'm in charge of designing the plane, and Johnson is in charge of the engine." Hearing Hughes' answer, Li Zitao felt a little rejoiced.

Fortunately, he discovered the contradiction between the two, otherwise, if this continues, the initial collision at work will sooner or later become a personal emotion.

Even if the team is divided into two groups at that time, what will result is not healthy competition and cooperation, but tit-for-tat and mutual suppression.

"I hope you can cooperate happily in the future!" Li Zitao raised his beer and looked at the two of them.

"I don't think there will be any problems this time, and the cooperation is pleasant." Johnson's smile is much more relaxed than before.

"I think so too." Hughes nodded in agreement.