Behind the scenes at Microsoft, some of the nation's most savvy and successful managers are at work every day. How can their innovative perspectives and daily practices help guide your own journey on the road to success? Microsoft veteran Julie Bick reveals the company's insider strategies, packed with on-the-job insights and practical techniques. From vice presidents to front-line managers, Bick interviews Microsofties to learn how they:
* Launch new products and get the most out of not-so-new products:
Design websites and do business on the Internet;
Work with service agencies, dealers, coworkers, and the press; and
Hire the best people they can and keep them happy
An entertaining read for seasoned managers and a smart business tool kit for the new kid on the block, this is a storehouse of advice that can give you the edge in any industry.
'In a climate where old dogs have to dance fast, [Bick] offers some very good steps. The section on hiring and keeping creative people ought to be required listening for all E-age managers.''AudioFile
