Born in Hyogo Prefecture on April 28, 1980.
Yoshihiro Tatsuta.
The name is already scary.
Since I had the chance, I also asked about the origin of the name, but got a curt reply: "I don't know."
He joined Monosus in 2008.
A welcome party was held for Tatsuta, a junior colleague from the president's previous workplace, who was joining the company.
That night, Tatsuta showed up, dragging his black TUMI (a classic bag for business travelers) like a business man on a business trip. It was no surprise that he looked like he was on a business trip, and he had really come from Osaka that day.
I was surprised to learn that he hadn't yet moved to Tokyo at this point, but it was a very Monosus-like way to join the company, as I ended up helping out with the work and eventually became a full-time employee.
The PC he has been using since then is synonymous with Tatsuta, the Let's Note. He always dressed smartly in a suit and tie, so from a distance he looked like "the capable businessman," but up close he looked like "an intellectual yakuza in a proper suit." For some reason, Tatsuta in a suit seemed to have a disturbing air about him.
Even after joining Monosus, Tatsuta was constantly traveling outside doing market research and consulting, and I feel like I rarely saw him in the company. Because of this, there wasn't much contact between Tatsuta and me in the workplace.
Nine years have passed since then, and now we both work in the same department.
Tatsuta is the head of the marketing department. In other words, he is my direct superior. At the same time, he is like a comrade who has worked with me through many presentations and projects.
(Although it may be presumptuous of me to say this as a subordinate.)
This time, I, who have closer access to Tatsuta than anyone else in the company, have been chosen to write about him.
There was so much to say that I wasn't sure what to write about, but as this is an introduction to Tatsuta, I would like to share three things that beginners should know.
Tatsuta x Festival
No matter how busy he is with work, Tatsuta always takes a vacation in late October.
To participate in the local autumn festival.
They're grown adults now, but what does it mean to take time off work for a festival?
When I asked him about it, it turned out that it wasn't just something he was casually involved in, like being a mikoshi fanatic or a festival lover.
Every year, Tatsuta takes part in the autumn festival at Tomishima Shrine in his hometown of Tatsuno. He has participated since he was a child, growing up watching his father carry a yatai (float)*.
Will I start competing in earnest after graduating from high school?
Boys from the same school year form an organization called "Renju." They distinguish each other by adding the year they were born, and Tatsuta belongs to the "1980 Renju." It seems that this group will continue to be involved in the festival.
*Note from Tatsuta: It is not a "mikoshi" (portable shrine) that is being carried. It is simply a "yatai" (float). See the photo.
Tatsuta (center) at the festival, around 21 years old. This is a rare photo that shows a completely different atmosphere from now. He is wearing a happi coat, mawashi, and tabi socks and carrying a yatai (floor stall).
They are all responsible for their actions. If they cause trouble by being too mischievous, they all go and apologize, and they celebrate and mourn each other not only at festivals, but also at important events in life such as weddings, funerals, and housewarmings.
Apparently, there was even a time when everyone apologized to Tatsuta... This strong local relationship continues from childhood to old age, so to speak, which is a bit enviable.
And once in a lifetime, there is a three-year period when you will be given the important role of one of the "Sanyaku" members, who will be in charge of all operations. The year you turn 35 will be the most senior of the three, so Tatsuta returned to his hometown almost every week from the summer of that year to prepare for the role. Even from the outside, it was clear that he was doing some big job.
It is the fate of those born in that land.
Festivals are events that are a natural part of Tatsuta's life.
Tatsuta x Work
Tatsuta is a professional speaker.
Good at explaining and negotiating in business meetings, presentations, seminars, workshops, etc.
It seems that this skill was cultivated during his time as a consultant in his previous job, when he was on business trips around the country about 180 days a year and provided consultations to company executives.
During presentations and seminars, Tatsuta speaks every word very carefully.
Perhaps because of this, I was able to easily understand what he was saying.
To put it in another way, it's a "ballad worth listening to."
A slow tempo and unique spacing.
The listener is drawn into Tatsuta's world.
Tatsuta speaking in front of a large audience
And, Monosus is the only place where everyday conversation is in thick Kansai dialect.
He may seem like he's always chattering away, making comments to those around him, but he's actually quiet and cool. (He's more than cool, he's a little scary.)
When he's at his desk, he silently types away at the keyboard.
It is not permitted to talk to Tatsuta when he is extremely focused, such as when he is writing a proposal.
Also, as a boss, Tatsuta doesn't say much and doesn't give detailed instructions.
Maybe it means "Don't ask such detailed questions",
It feels like it's saying, "Think and take action yourself."
At the same time, I feel like he is always pushing me forward, saying, "Go ahead and do it, I'll take responsibility."
Although he never says it out loud.
They don't strictly manage things, but they always show us the big picture.
Assess the capabilities of the people you work with, trust them, and leave them to them.
I'm sure the person who is entrusted with this task will also strive to live up to the trust given to them.
Furthermore, Tatsuta is skilled at leading project teams and is a pillar of the team.
There was something memorable that one of our staff members said after completing a large-scale project.
"It was a project involving many different departments, but Tatsuta-san not only managed the project, but also the emotions of the team members."
If necessary, he will be at the forefront, but he will also keep an eye on the overall situation from the back.
That's the kind of person Tatsuta is.
Tatsuta x Alcohol
Tatsuta loves alcohol, having worked as a bartender during his university days.
It's no exaggeration to say that there isn't a day that goes by without drinking it.
This time, I also went to talk to a colleague from my time as a bartender.
The person is six years older than Tatsuta.
He said, "Even though Tatsuta was younger than me, he was really scary (laughs)."
He also told us, "At work, I wanted to do things in my own style, so I tended to keep others away."
I heard a lot of interesting stories, but there were many that I can't share here (laughs).
Now that I think about it, when I was working and wearing a suit, I remember saying, "I don't go drinking in Kabukicho." The reason was that people in that industry would come to me just by walking around... that might be half true. I'm not wearing a suit now, so maybe it's okay.
Tatsuta showing off his skills at Bar Monosus, which was held for the first time in a year
If we go to a presentation together or have a meeting in the evening,
After the meeting, we go for drinks.
During the day, he is quiet and in work mode, but when he goes out for drinks, he shows a completely different side of himself. It's enough to make you wonder if he is the same person.
During the day, Tatsuta doesn't talk about anything other than work, but once he has had a few drinks he sometimes opens up about his feelings for the members.
As they drink more, they start talking endlessly about pointless things.
He has a tense atmosphere at work, but becomes a complete loser when he drinks.
Tatsuta, who has a huge difference between his on and off personality, is full of human charm.
Conclusion
Tatsuta often wanders around the office aimlessly.
The rumor is that he picks the gum and candy that is left on everyone's seats without permission.
(And they seem to replenish it in large quantities every now and then.)
It seems like he is subtly concerned about everyone and communicates with them in a unique way.
I like everyone and I think I want to talk to everyone more.
Sometimes I think I'm a troublesome person,
We love Tatsuta so much.
...When I write this, I can almost hear a voice from afar saying, "Why?!"