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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Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly support programs at Microsoft and in the industry that bring more women into technology and close the pay gap.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses strong support for initiatives aimed at increasing women's representation in technology and addressing the wage disparity.
In this quote, Satya Nadella emphasizes the importance of diversity in the technology sector, specifically advocating for programs that empower women to contribute to and thrive in the industry. He highlights the need not only for increased participation from women but also for equitable pay, signifying a commitment to gender equality and a more inclusive workforce in technology.
Themes
WomenTechnologyGender EqualityPay GapDiversityInclusion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for gender equality in tech at a conference.
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What matters is 'Have you done a better job of making our experiences feel like home on Windows?' That's our real goal, and that's what we're going to stay focused on.
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If you don't jump on the new, you don't survive.
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I want everyone inside of Microsoft to take that responsibility. This is not about top-line growth. This is not about bottom-line growth. This is about us individually having a growth mindset.
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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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