Hello World-
I hope you have had a great start to your week. Life has been a bit crazy now that we have started our new fiscal year. Our team has the largest amount of new roles opening as part of the transformation that is happening at Microsoft. It is very exciting to see the organization you work for driving needed change that will make greater impact.
Speaking of impact. I want to write about the infamous "Microsoft Reviews". Many of you might have heard about how Microsoft reviews their employees. I have to be honest, it WAS a tough system. When I joined Microsoft under the old review model, it was a scary time waiting for your review. Since the review was on a scale system and was focused on only YOUR impact, it really came down to how your work stacked up against others. This process produced an I-culture since everyone was out for themselves (self preservation).
With all the changes at Microsoft, I feel that the greatest change has been the new review model. We now are rated on how we collaborate and leverage the work of others. This simple change in the way that individuals are graded has transformed the company. Our culture now seeks out others to collaborate and are rewarded for giving others credit vs. not sharing what you are working on in fear that someone will try to own it for themselves.
Our culture reminds me of a solid rowing team. The boat is on a perfect line on a glass lake. Everyone is in sync. The former Microsoft reminded me of my seven year old trying to row a boat for the first time, simply going in circles and fighting herself the entire time.
I am excited about the future at Microsoft. As one of many storytellers, we need to keep showcasing how exciting these changes are. Microsoft is full of interesting and exciting people who love what they do. We all want to change the world and do so in so many ways. Microsoft supports us to do this by providing a new review system that makes us better people.
Go have an adventure-
Until next time
-GoggleMan Out!
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