Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud

and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every
organization on the planet to achieve more

MICROSOFT VALUES

Microsoft's core values are “innovation, trustworthy computing, diversity and

inclusion, corporate social responsibility, philanthropies, and environment.”
The presence of these values has enabled the management to direct all workers
towards the mission and vision of the firm

KEY ELEMENTS OF CURRENT CULTURE

Microsoft Corporation's organizational culture has the
following main characteristics:
 Accountability.
 Quality and Innovation.
 Responsiveness to Customers.
 Growth Mindset.
 Diversity and Inclusion
One Microsoft, Diversity and Inclusion, Growth Mindset, Customer
Obsessed (listen, asking questions, anticipating customer needs),
making a difference(part of a bigger picture, your ideas metter)

WHY IS MICROSOFT IMPORTANT?

Microsoft helps you operate more efficiently so you can be more
productive. For example, Microsoft Excel doesn't just allow you to quickly
enter and compute data; it also has advanced analytical tools so you can
discover patterns and make sound financial decisions

MICROSOFT MOTTO
Empowering others.
Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to
achieve more.

WHAT EXICETES YOU ABOUT WORKING AT

MICROSOFT?
The projects and technology under development always inspire me. Almost
every event I've gone to has had me come away wanting to look into some other
cool technology and thinking of the ways it can change the world. A real career
path as a software engineer. Chance to change projects whenever I want.

WHAT IS GOOD ABOUT MICROSOFT?

Through its marketing and products, Microsoft has done more than any other
company to help users find ways to integrate computing into their daily
lives. Microsoft regularly is ranked one of the best places to work. Programmers
are respected, and creativity is encouraged.

HOW DOES MICROSOFT CONTRIBUTE TO

SOCIETY?
Microsoft and its employees contribute to the community in which they live by
bringing the benefits of information technology to people and organizations
throughout the community. Through our efforts we strive to create an
environment that fosters Diversity & Inclusion and belonging. ... & Technology)

WHERE DOES MICROSOFT MAKE ITS ALL

MONEY?
Microsoft sells computing devices, cloud systems and services, software and
other products to consumers and businesses. The company's Intelligent Cloud
segment is now the largest source of revenue as well as the fastest growing.

WHAT MAKES MICROSOFT UNIQUE?

Microsoft invents lots of technology, but it has a certain understanding of the
nature of the marketplace that is the source of much innovation at Microsoft, and
which open source will have a hard time matching. Microsoft invents lots of
technology.

WHY DO YOU CHOOSE MICROSOFT?

Learning

People in Microsoft are exceptionally skilled. Like, more than I ever

imagined. ... Also, there is a learning culture in the company. People
genuinely want to learn and this seems to be all the way through the ranks,
which creates an atmosphere of empowerment and creates a great collaborative
environment.

CEO OF MICROSOFT?
SATYA NADELA

WHY MICROSOFT?
Microsoft is a very innovative company.

WHY DO I BRING TO THE TABLE? WHAT IS MY

CORE STRENGHT? WHY ARE YOU SO SPECIAL?
WHATS IN FOR YOU FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY?

I am very excited that i am going to work with one of the smartest people in the
world.
Create clarity – lift up everyday demands to acieve a clear vision for my work
Generate energy – inspire optimism, creativity and growth – think what inspires
you about your work and to tap into that energy to inspire others.
Deliver Success – drive innovation that people love.
WHATS IS MICROSOFT STRUCTURE?
Microsoft Corporation has a product type divisional organizational structure.
This structure involves divisions that are based on certain computer hardware
and software products, or organizational outputs

WHAT CONSTITUTES ORGANISATIONAL

CULTURE?
An organization's culture defines the proper way to behave within the
organization. This culture consists of shared beliefs and values established by
leaders and then communicated and reinforced through various methods,
ultimately shaping employee perceptions, behaviors and understanding.

WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT WORKING AT

MICROSOFT?
Company culture: I love the company culture and how the main focus is on
getting the work done. Work-life balance: The best thing I like about Microsoft
is the work-life balance.

HOW DOES MICROSOFT CALL ITS EMPLOYEES?

Microsoft employees call themselves Microsofties

WHY I LOVE WORKING AT MICROSOFT

These are the reasons I love working for this company:

1. Fun

First of all, and most importantly, work is fun and so it should be. Do not let
anyone tell you otherwise. Most of us (on level 4, referencing Hans Rosling's
book, Factfulness - also mentioned by Bill Gates) have the ability to change
our work circumstances if we do not like them. For the same reasons, if you do
not like your job or line of business it is usually never too late to change it. I am
happy to say that working for Microsoft is a lot of fun, largely thanks to the
team around me, my manager and the content of my specific job and the culture
in Microsoft R&D. Note, that working for the subsidiary, in sales, was equally
fun. For me, R&D is just a better match.

2. Learning

People in Microsoft are exceptionally skilled. Like, more than I ever imagined.
Every day I come home more knowledgeable than when I came to the office and
this plays a huge role in the joy of work. Also, there is a learning culture in the
company. People genuinely want to learn and this seems to be all the way
through the ranks, which creates an atmosphere of empowerment and forges a
great collaborative environment.

3. Ideas do not respect rank

Imagine a safe space where you can voice your ideas, concerns and provide
feedback. No matter the subject you are encouraged to speak up and people will
listen. There is a general understanding that ideas can come from anywhere.
Ideas that will significantly change our workspace, our technology, our culture -
and by doing so, our customers and the world.

4. The greater mission

When talking about this to friends and family and I mention our mission to
"Empower every organization and person on the planet to achieve more", they
usually say something like: "Wow. I guess less couldn't suffice?". And I try to
tell them how technology impacts us all. In a company with approximately
120,000 people it must be incredibly hard to get all of those employees to
understand and commit to this mission. To really get this under the skin and
affect and motivate all employees is quite an achievement. For me, having only
worked for Microsoft while Satya Nadella has been CEO, this is not hard. In
fact, I find the articulation of our strategy, mission and responsibility(!) as a
company very easy to relate to and use as part of the motivational fuel for my
daily work. Everything we do, from the decisions we take to the lines of code
we write, affects people all over the world.

5. International and diverse workplace

At Microsoft Development Center Copenhagen we are 47 different nationalities.

Imagine discussing a feature, product design or local use of our software.
Despite the technical backgrounds that most of us have our national cultural
backgrounds often also surfaces when discussing topics and it is hard to
exaggerate the value of this. I wish more companies would appreciate the value
of cultural diversity.

6. Work from anywhere, anytime

We are empowered to choose where and when we put in the work hours. Of
course there are office hours where it is optimal and expected that you can
participate in meetings and be available and we work across multiple time
zones, but in general you choose when you do the work. Also, work does not
have to happen at the office. I can take a meeting in the car using Microsoft
Teams while driving my wife to work, or work from home if I want. There is
total flexibility and though I prefer to come to the office to get "in the flow", it is
good to know that no one will check if you are at your desk, jacked in, doing
your work. And it is not even important. What is important is that you deliver on
the agreed work. If you do that, work can happen anytime, anywhere. This is not
for everyone though. Personally, I thrive a lot in this flexibility, but to do so it is
important that you are able to set clear deliverables with your manager and be
able to structure and plan your time.

7. Everyone can have a career at Microsoft

No matter if you just want to jack in and develop a great product for the rest of
your professional life, or you want to pursue a career in management, Microsoft
offers the opportunity to grow and advance in your career. Most other
companies (in Denmark) do not offer this opportunity, and the only way to
advance is to become a manager. In Microsoft you can advance while staying in
the same role, through achieving higher "levels" that express on which level
your career is currently at. For example, I am at this point a Senior Program
Manager, and at some point - if I stay in this role and keep growing and
developing (and delivering) - I will become a Principal Program Manager, while
still filling the same role, though with broader expectations. Regardless of
seeing yourself as a people manager or not, this way of growing and ascending
through the ranks is great because it means you can keep doing what you love
without hitting the glass ceiling like in companies with a management-only
career path. Add to that the continued investment that Microsoft makes in your
development. The learning, the conferences the endless opportunities if you
express the need.
BUSINESS ORGANISATION

Engineering Groups:

 Cloud + AI Group
Scott Guthrie leads the Microsoft Cloud + AI Group. He is responsible for
Microsoft’s cloud computing fabric and Artificial Intelligence platform. This spans
products and services such as Microsoft Azure, the global cloud computing
platform, Microsoft Business Applications, including the automated business
process capabilities of Dynamics 365 and low-code/no-code tools in the Power
Platform, and Mixed Reality, including HoloLens. It also includes a rich set of
developer tools with Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code and GitHub, core
commerce capabilities and infrastructure, and end-to-end security and
compliance solutions across the Microsoft Cloud.
 Experiences + Devices
Rajesh Jha leads Microsoft’s business that brings Office, Devices and Windows
together to build the world’s best experiences, the best devices and the best
products for our customers. The group has focus spanning across productivity,
communications, education, search and other information services, along with the
software platform, apps, store and devices that power the Windows ecosystem.
 Technology + Research
As Microsoft’s chief technology officer, Kevin Scott leads the Research and
Incubation group and oversees some of Microsoft’s biggest ambitions, including
delivering AI at scale. He is responsible for aligning the company’s overall
technical strategy while incorporating forward-looking research and development
efforts into the company’s infrastructure, services, apps and agents.
 Core Services Engineering & Operations
Kurt DelBene leads the Core Services Engineering and Operations (CSEO) Group
that builds and operates the systems that run Microsoft. This group brings
together IT (including security) and Business Operations to drive innovation and
productivity for employees, leading the internal transformation of Microsoft. CSEO
makes it easier for employees to do their jobs and for customers and partners to
do business with the company.

Business Functions:

 Business Development Group

Christopher Young leads the Business Development group, responsible for high-
impact partnerships and investments that accelerate Microsoft’s mission.
 Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs
Brad Smith leads as president and chief legal officer. His teams are responsible for
the company’s legal work, its intellectual property portfolio, patent licensing
business, corporate philanthropy, government affairs, public policy, corporate
governance, and social responsibility work. His teams also lead the company’s
 work on a number of critical issues including privacy, security, accessibility,
environmental sustainability and digital inclusion, among others.
 Corporate Strategy 
Kurt DelBene leads the Corporate Strategy and Operations/Acquisitions Group,
responsible for the company’s cross-business strategy, large mergers and
acquisitions, and execution initiatives.
 Finance Group
Amy Hood leads all product group finance organizations.
 Global Sales, Marketing and Operations
Jean-Philippe Courtois leads global sales, marketing and services for 122
subsidiaries worldwide, driving strategic planning, running global operations and
shaping growth initiatives both in developed and emerging markets.
 HR Group
Kathleen Hogan leads Human Resources, responsible for pushing the company’s
cultural transformation forward so it can thrive in a mobile-first, cloud-first world.
 LinkedIn
Ryan Roslansky leads LinkedIn, the world’s largest and most powerful network of
professionals.
 Marketing Group
Chris Capossela leads Microsoft’s worldwide marketing and consumer business.
This includes advertising, brand, communications, research as well as Microsoft’s
retail stores.
 Worldwide Commercial Business
Judson Althoff leads the Worldwide Commercial Business organization, including
enterprise, public sector, small and mid-market, services, developer and partner.