Last year, I published my 11 most important lessons from Microsoft email, and over 25,000 people read it and forwarded it to their friends and colleagues. Many people asked me to write in more depth about the topics in the email, so that’s what I’m doing. I’ve spent the last year writing and will share more … Continue reading Don’t lick the cookie. Eat it!
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When everyone has a solution, but no one agrees on the problem.
Do you find yourself in arguments about solutions, but later realize everyone was trying to solve a different problem? Read on to learn about how to how escape from this trap, and even better, how to avoid it in the first place.
You need a plan. You need to write it down. Don’t believe me? Here are seven reasons why.
You need a plan. You need to write it down. Don't believe me? Here are seven reasons why.
You might be making this giant communication mistake, and your teammates hate you for it
Use IDEA / PROPOSAL / PLAN and bring clarity to confusing situations. Last year, I published my 11 most important lessons from Microsoft email, and over 25,000 people read it and forwarded it to their friends and colleagues. Many people asked me to write in more depth about the topics in the email, so I'm … Continue reading You might be making this giant communication mistake, and your teammates hate you for it
The 11 most important lessons I learned during my 22 years at Microsoft
After 22 exciting and productive years, I decided to retire from Microsoft. In Microsoft tradition, I sent a goodbye email to all of my teammates past and present, my friends, and my family. From: Alex HinrichsSent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:14 AMSubject: I've been busier than a one-legged-man-in-an-***-kicking-contest... I set foot on Microsoft campus in … Continue reading The 11 most important lessons I learned during my 22 years at Microsoft