The Pixar success

Nowadays it is very hard for companies, of any kind, to be successful in all the projects that they began. Pixar is a unique company that in the last 2 decades has changed the way movies are made and how tu run a company. I think they have achieved this because of the core value of team work.

To achieve a good team work it’s basic to have a good communication. Hear what others need is very important. If Lasseter wouldn’t hear what the employees need to be creative they will never do those amazing movies. It’s also very important that the employees express their ideas. The example of the creator of the shortfilm of the clouds portraits this very well. Another important point is the feedback that they receive, this close the communication circle. The recommendation that the guy of ths cloud short film received helped him to make a better movie.

Team work wouldn’t be possible without trust. Before anything employees should trust in their work. If the director of Monster Inc. didn’t believed in him he will have never made his first movie. Also they need to trust in their teammates. When Lasseter decided to give another guy the opportunity to direct a movie he was showing trust in his co-workers. But I think the fact that Pixar directors trust in the employees work makes the whole thing better. Even though Pixar installations are a playground they trust that the work will be done in time.

The last point, but not the less important is the loyalty. First of all to Pixar. Lasseter had the opportunity to go to work to Disney when Pixar was almost on the ground but he stay to build the company. Also the loyalty to their projects. Disney wanted to buy all the rights of Pixar movies, a lot of money for Pixar, but they decide to keep the rights because they love the characters and stories. And another important aspect is the loyalty that the people have to their teammates. Pixar animators will always stick with their co-workers in bad and good times. Lasseter and his friends have been together for 20 years.

After watching Pixar Story I realized how successful the company was, yes I’ve watched the movies and all but never truly think how big they were. I love the way they work in chilled offices and with very funny people. The relation between that and a good work makes that the whole Pixar team achieve the goals they have, that team work is the key for Pixar to be successful.