ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW IN BUSINESS I LEARNED AT MICROSOFT: Insider Strategies to Help You Succeed

by Julie Bick

A collection of behind-the-scenes anecdotes conveys the business lessons learned by the author, a former senior product manager, during her employment with Microsoft, presenting non-technical and concrete tools for business success.

Genres: Business, Technology, Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Abram Jackson]

This book isn't necessarily amazing, and I don't think I'd recommend it in general. However, for the Microsoftie that wasn't around in the 90s, Julie gives simple explanations for a whole lot of Microsoftisms and culture. Managing your manager, meetings, interviews, organisational politics, leading, and so on are defined with clear examples. The jokes about being overworked aren't exactly accurate anymore, but I found the section on being a good boss particularly helpful.

[Lidija]

Loved it - I am a former Microsoftie myself, and it's absolutely true that you learn at a faster clip at MS than you do at many other companies. Julie made me laugh more than once remembering the culture. Lots of practical advice for anyone, despite being somewhat dated now!

[Allie Oosta]

a fascinating glimpse into microsoft in the late 90s, with so many nods to what will become a big influence on amazon’s leadership style as well.

[Manuja]

An easy read. Julie Bick offers simple and straightforward advice to stay focus in your business. She only offers advice; how they are executed are up to the person. That means one must practice before preaching.

[Eliot]

Learned so much from MS back in the day. Some useful insights.

[Lori Grant]

A should-read company profile for knowledge workers, managers, directors, C-levels, and entrepreneurs.

[Cloay]

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