If you don't have a real stake in the new, then just surviving on the old - even if it is about efficiency - I don't think is a long-term game.
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At Microsoft, we're aspiring to have a living, learning culture with a growth mindset that allows us to learn from ourselves and our customers. These are the key attributes of the new culture at Microsoft, and I feel great about how it seems to be resonating and how it's seen as empowering.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of adopting a growth mindset within Microsoft’s culture, encouraging learning and empowerment.
Satya Nadella highlights the vision for Microsoft's culture, focusing on the value of a growth mindset that promotes continuous learning and collaboration. By cultivating an environment where employees learn from both their experiences and customer feedback, the organization aims to empower its workforce and foster a culture that adapts and evolves. This approach not only strengthens individual capabilities but also enhances overall company resilience and innovation.
Themes
Growth MindsetLearningCultureEmpowermentInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to motivate teams on learning from customer feedback.
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